Cumberland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cumberland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland 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 Vineland, Cumberland County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Cumberland 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Vineland

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common19 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common11 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Very Common10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common10 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common8 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common8 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common7 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common6 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional6 obs.

Calidris ferruginea

curlew sandpiper

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional5 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare5 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare5 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Vineland

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Millville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgeton

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Hankins Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hands Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Vineland

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Millville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgeton

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Hankins Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hands Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Vineland

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common19 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common11 obs.

Limnodromus griseus

Short-billed Dowitcher

Very Common10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common10 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common8 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common8 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common7 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common6 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Common6 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional6 obs.

Calidris ferruginea

curlew sandpiper

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional5 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare5 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare5 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare4 obs.

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