Pickerel Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickerel Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Atlantic City nearby has 49% more documented species, Pickerel Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 26 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Celithemis martha

Martha's Pennant

Common1 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

-49% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

-57% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-50% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

-49% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

-57% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-77% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

-50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 26 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Celithemis martha

Martha's Pennant

Common1 obs.

Neogerris hesione

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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