Raritan Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Raritan Township ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 18% more documented species, Raritan Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 24 Hunterdon County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunterdon County

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common14 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common12 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common8 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common6 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common5 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common5 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional2 obs.

Notropis amoenus

Comely Shiner

Rare2 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Rare2 obs.

Noturus insignis

Margined Madtom

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hunterdon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lebanon Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

East Amwell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Readington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Kingwood Township

Importance: 0.35

92 species

-11% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+6% vs. current

Tewksbury Township

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+28% 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

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hunterdon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lebanon Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

East Amwell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Readington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-18% vs. current

Kingwood Township

Importance: 0.35

92 species

-11% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+6% vs. current

Tewksbury Township

Importance: 0.35

64 species

+28% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunterdon County

-18% species diversity

Margined Madtom

Rare2 obs.

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