Wilson Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilson Lake ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gloucester County nearby has 93% more documented species, Wilson Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 17 Gloucester County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Gloucester County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common1 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Ranatra kirkaldyi

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gloucester County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-88% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-90% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Alcyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% 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

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gloucester County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-93% vs. current

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

-88% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

-90% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Alcyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Gloucester County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Very Common1 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Ranatra kirkaldyi

Common1 obs.

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