Metuchen

Ecosystem Overview

The Metuchen ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 28% more documented species, Metuchen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 30 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common9 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common5 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common5 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-28% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+260% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-28% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+414% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+929% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-28% 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

+6%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-28% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-28% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+260% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-28% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+414% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+929% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-28% 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 30 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common9 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common5 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common5 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Rare2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Rare2 obs.

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