Burlington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Burlington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington 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 Bordentown City, Burlington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 42 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bordentown City

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common63 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common60 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common52 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common40 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common35 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common32 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common30 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common30 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common30 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common30 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common29 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional29 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional29 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional28 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional27 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional27 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional27 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare27 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare27 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington 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 Burlington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Washington 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 42 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bordentown City

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common63 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common60 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common52 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common40 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common35 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common32 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common30 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common30 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common30 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common30 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common29 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional29 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional29 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional28 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional27 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional27 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional27 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare27 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare27 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare26 obs.

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