Manville

Ecosystem Overview

The Manville ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 33% more documented species, Manville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 23 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

-24% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1017% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

-24% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1017% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 23 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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