Gloucester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gloucester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Gloucester 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 Glassboro, Gloucester County hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Gloucester County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Glassboro

+69% 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 Common10 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common9 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common6 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common6 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common6 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional6 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+69% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+47% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alcyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Gloucester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+69% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+47% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alcyon Lake

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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Glassboro

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common10 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common9 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common6 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common6 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common6 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional6 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional5 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare5 obs.

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