Edison

Ecosystem Overview

The Edison ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex 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 #7 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 30 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Common4 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Common3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Rare2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monroe 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 Middlesex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monroe 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 30 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Common4 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Common3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional2 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Rare2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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