Bernards Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Bernards 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 #8 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#8 of 23 locations

65th 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.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

purple milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common4 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare3 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

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren 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 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

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren 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

#8 of 23 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

purple milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common4 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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