Salem County

Ecosystem Overview

The Salem County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Salem 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. Compared to nearby Salem, Salem County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Salem County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Salem

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Aphredoderus sayanus

Pirate Perch

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common2 obs.

Arta statalis

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth oak

Rare2 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Salem County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Parvin Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elmer

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 Salem County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Salem County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Parvin Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elmer

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Salem

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Aphredoderus sayanus

Pirate Perch

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common2 obs.

Arta statalis

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth oak

Rare2 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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