Atlantic County

Ecosystem Overview

The Atlantic County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic 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 Atlantic City, Atlantic County hosts 122% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common177 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common94 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common86 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common50 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common49 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common40 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common39 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common38 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common35 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common35 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common34 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional33 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional31 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional28 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional28 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional27 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare26 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% 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 Atlantic County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 26 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common177 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common94 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common86 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common50 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common49 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common40 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common39 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common38 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common35 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common35 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common34 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional33 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional31 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional28 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional28 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional27 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Rare26 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare24 obs.

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