Delaware Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Delaware Township ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in hunterdon county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 55% more documented species, Delaware Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 24 hunterdon county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Neomida bicornis
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Borodinia laevigata
smooth rockcress
Parmotrema hypotropum
Powdered Ruffle Lichen
Cerioporus squamosus
Trachelipus rathkii
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Ranunculus abortivus
Little-Leaved Buttercup
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Corvus ossifragus
fish crow
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hunterdon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Delaware Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Delaware Townshipwithin Hunterdon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.