Bridgeton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgeton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Vineland, Bridgeton hosts 21% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vineland

+21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Vineland

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+21% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Millville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Hankins Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Hands Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Vineland

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+21% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Millville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-83% vs. current

Hankins Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Hands Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vineland

+21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus mactans

Southern black widow

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional1 obs.

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