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Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 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 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 54% more documented species, Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 24 hunterdon county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

46
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
45
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
24
Common Species
Frequently observed species
22
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common14 species
Occasional13 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 24 locations
58th percentile for diversity
vs. Hunterdon County
-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Dicyrtomina ornata

Dicyrtomina ornata

Very Common5 obs.
Agonum extensicolle

Agonum extensicolle

Very Common3 obs.
Lepomis cyanellus

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common2 obs.
Eris militaris

Eris militaris

Very Common2 obs.
Catostomus commersonii

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common2 obs.
Etheostoma olmstedi

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Common2 obs.
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.
Rhinichthys cataractae

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Common2 obs.
Rhinichthys atratulus

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Common2 obs.
Vespa crabro

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.
Plagiodera versicolora

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Callopistromyia strigula

Callopistromyia strigula

Occasional1 obs.
Semotilus atromaculatus

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional1 obs.
Novisuccinea ovalis

Novisuccinea ovalis

Oval Ambersnail

Occasional1 obs.
Maevia inclemens

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Occasional1 obs.
Orchesella villosa

Orchesella villosa

Rare1 obs.
Belonochilus numenius

Belonochilus numenius

Rare1 obs.
Oxidus gracilis

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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