Somerset County

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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. Compared to nearby Bernardsville, Somerset County hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernardsville

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common74 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common40 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common29 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common29 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Very Common28 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Common27 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common27 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common27 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common24 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common22 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common22 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional21 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional20 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional20 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional20 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional18 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare18 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare18 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare17 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

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

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster 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

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

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedminster 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

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Bernardsville

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common74 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common40 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common29 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common29 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Very Common28 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Common27 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common27 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common27 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common24 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common22 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common22 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional21 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional20 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional20 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional20 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional18 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare18 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Rare18 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare17 obs.

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