New Jersey Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The New Jersey ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Atlantic County nearby has 9% more documented species, New Jersey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

vs. Atlantic County

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

Mugwort

Very Common2,972.61 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,863.61 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common1,825.7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1,650.21 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1,619.26 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1,357.17 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common1,318.97 obs.

Ficaria verna

Pilewort

Common1,239.76 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1,152 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common956 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Common939.26 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional855.91 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional751 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional744 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spotted Lanternfly

Occasional738.55 obs.

Morus bassanus

Gannet

Occasional721.94 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional718.1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare694 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare655 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare651 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

vs. Atlantic County

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Artemisia vulgaris

Mugwort

Very Common2,972.61 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,863.61 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Very Common1,825.7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1,650.21 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common1,619.26 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common1,357.17 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common1,318.97 obs.

Ficaria verna

Pilewort

Common1,239.76 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Common1,152 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common956 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Common939.26 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional855.91 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional751 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Occasional744 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spotted Lanternfly

Occasional738.55 obs.

Morus bassanus

Gannet

Occasional721.94 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional718.1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Rare694 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Rare655 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare651 obs.

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