Princeton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Princeton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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, Princeton Township hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 mercer county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Fundulus diaphanus
Banded Killifish
Pourthiaea villosa
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Eris militaris
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Dolomedes tenebrosus
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mercer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Princeton 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 Princeton Townshipwithin Mercer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.