Perth Amboy

Ecosystem Overview

The Perth Amboy ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 80% more documented species, Perth Amboy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 30 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Little Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Uria lomvia

brünnich’s murre

Common1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Alca torda

Razorbill

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-80% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-72% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+43% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+186% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% 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

-73%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-80% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

-72% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+43% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+186% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-80% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 30 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hydrocoloeus minutus

Little Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common1 obs.

Uria lomvia

brünnich’s murre

Common1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Alca torda

Razorbill

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

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