West Amwell Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Amwell Township ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in hunterdon county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hunterdon County nearby has 74% more documented species, West Amwell Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 24 hunterdon county County natural areas, placing it in the 42th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Murgantia histrionica
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cerioporus squamosus
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Aralia elata
Japanese Angelica-Tree
Cardamine pensylvanica
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Persicaria perfoliata
Asiatic Tearthumb
Oxychilus draparnaudi
Dark-bodied glass-snail
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hunterdon County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Amwell Townshipwithin Hunterdon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.