Delanco Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Delanco Township ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington County nearby has 46% more documented species, Delanco Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 42 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-46% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

-22% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% 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 Burlington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

-22% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 42 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

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