Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset 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 #9 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 23 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common11 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common7 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common7 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional6 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare6 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

+14% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Brook Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernardsville

Importance: 0.39

88 species

+14% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Brook Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 23 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common11 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common8 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common7 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common7 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional7 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional6 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare6 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare6 obs.

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