Bass River Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Bass River Township ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington County nearby has 21% more documented species, Bass River Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 42 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

devil's-tongue

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Hudsonia ericoides

Northern Golden-Heather

Common2 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common2 obs.

Polygonella articulata

Coastal Jointweed

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional2 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia gracilis

Sphagnum Sprite

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pasimachus elongatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-21% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+14% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% 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

-6%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-21% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+14% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 42 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

devil's-tongue

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Hudsonia ericoides

Northern Golden-Heather

Common2 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common2 obs.

Polygonella articulata

Coastal Jointweed

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional2 obs.

Hexasepalum teres

Occasional2 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia gracilis

Sphagnum Sprite

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Pasimachus elongatus

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela purpurea

Purple Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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