Hillsborough Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Hillsborough 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 #4 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#4 of 23 locations

83th 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.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Esox americanus

American Pickerel

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese netvein hollyfern

Common3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider brake

Rare3 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

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

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Esox americanus

American Pickerel

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Cyrtomium falcatum

Japanese netvein hollyfern

Common3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Pteris multifida

Spider brake

Rare3 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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