Somerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset 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 #6 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common10 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional5 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare4 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare4 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

+14% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Brook 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

+14% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Brook 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common10 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common10 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Physcomitrium pyriforme

Common Bladder Moss

Very Common6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common5 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional5 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional5 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare4 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare4 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare4 obs.

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