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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

82
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
74
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
42
Common Species
Frequently observed species
40
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
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

Most Common Species

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

Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common14 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common14 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common12 obs.
Anas rubripes

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common8 obs.
Anas crecca

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Very Common6 obs.
Anas acuta

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common5 obs.
Passerculus sandwichensis

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Common5 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common5 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common5 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.
Semotilus atromaculatus

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional3 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.
Catostomus commersonii

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional2 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.
Luxilus cornutus

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Occasional2 obs.
Notropis amoenus

Notropis amoenus

Comely Shiner

Rare2 obs.
Rhinichthys cataractae

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Rare2 obs.
Noturus insignis

Noturus insignis

Margined Madtom

Rare2 obs.

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