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Pickerel Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickerel Pond ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in atlantic county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Atlantic City nearby has 49% more documented species, Pickerel Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 26 atlantic county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 26 locations
42th percentile for diversity
vs. Atlantic City
-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common5 obs.
Aythya collaris

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.
Utricularia purpurea

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Common2 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.
Celithemis martha

Celithemis martha

Martha's Pennant

Common1 obs.
Neogerris hesione

Neogerris hesione

Common1 obs.
Dolomedes triton

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.
Lithobates sphenocephalus

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.
Utricularia cornuta

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Occasional1 obs.
Drosera intermedia

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Rare1 obs.
Tyrannus tyrannus

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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