Green Brook Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Green Brook Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #3 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#3 of 23 locations

87th 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.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common11 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common4 obs.

Punica granatum

pomegranate

Common4 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Occasional2 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare2 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

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

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

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

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

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

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

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common11 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common4 obs.

Punica granatum

pomegranate

Common4 obs.

Mazus pumilus

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Peniophora albobadia

Occasional2 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare2 obs.

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