Hopewell Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Hopewell Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in mercer county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Trenton, Hopewell Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 mercer county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Setophaga discolor
Prairie Warbler
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mercer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hopewell Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hopewell Townshipwithin Mercer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.