Sussex County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sussex County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex 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 Newton, Sussex County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Sussex 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common12 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common11 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common11 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common10 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common9 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Occasional9 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional9 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional9 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional8 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional8 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional8 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Swartswood Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

New Wawayanda Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hemlock Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wallkill Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Marcia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ryker Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Lackawana

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 Sussex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Swartswood Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

New Wawayanda Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hemlock Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wallkill Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Marcia

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ryker Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Lackawana

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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Newton

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common12 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common11 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common11 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common10 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common9 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common9 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Occasional9 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional9 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional9 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional8 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional8 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional8 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

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