New Brunswick

Ecosystem Overview

The New Brunswick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 30 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Edison

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common13 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common11 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common9 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common9 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common8 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common8 obs.

Viburnum sieboldii

Occasional8 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional8 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Occasional8 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Rare8 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Middlesex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 30 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Edison

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common13 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common13 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common11 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Common11 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common9 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common9 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common8 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common8 obs.

Viburnum sieboldii

Occasional8 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional8 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional8 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Occasional8 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Rare8 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare8 obs.

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