West Windsor Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Windsor Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer 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 Trenton, West Windsor Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Mercer 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Trenton

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Noturus gyrinus

Tadpole Madtom

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common3 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Trenton

Importance: 0.54

24 species

+317% vs. current

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamilton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Trenton

Importance: 0.54

24 species

+317% vs. current

Mercer County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Princeton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamilton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lawrence Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Robbinsville Township

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

East Windsor Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Trenton

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Noturus gyrinus

Tadpole Madtom

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common3 obs.

Gambusia affinis

Mosquito fish

Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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