Woodbridge Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Woodbridge Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 30 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% 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 Middlesex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New Brunswick

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Edison

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Perth Amboy

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Metuchen

Importance: 0.39

72 species

+39% vs. current

Sayreville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Carteret

Importance: 0.36

14 species

+614% vs. current

South Amboy

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% 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 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 30 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. New Brunswick

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common8 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common3 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Rare2 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare2 obs.

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