Readington Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Readington Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Hunterdon 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 24 Hunterdon 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunterdon County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common33 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Very Common33 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Very Common30 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Very Common18 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common15 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common12 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common9 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional7 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare6 obs.

Orientus ishidae

Leafhopper

Rare6 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hunterdon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

East Amwell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lebanon Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingwood Township

Importance: 0.35

92 species

+9% vs. current

Raritan Township

Importance: 0.35

82 species

+22% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% vs. current

Tewksbury Township

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+56% 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 Hunterdon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hunterdon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

East Amwell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lebanon Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Kingwood Township

Importance: 0.35

92 species

+9% vs. current

Raritan Township

Importance: 0.35

82 species

+22% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% vs. current

Tewksbury Township

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+56% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunterdon County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common33 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Very Common33 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Very Common30 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Very Common18 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common18 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common15 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common12 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Common10 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common9 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional7 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional6 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare6 obs.

Orientus ishidae

Leafhopper

Rare6 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare5 obs.

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