South Amboy

Ecosystem Overview

The South Amboy ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 93% more documented species, South Amboy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 30 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-93% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

-65% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-90% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-93% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

-50% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-93% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-93% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

-65% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-90% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-93% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

-50% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-93% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 30 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common1 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common1 obs.

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