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Cranbury Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Cranbury Township ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in middlesex county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 89% more documented species, Cranbury Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 27th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#22
Regional Rank
Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#22 of 30 locations
27th percentile for diversity
vs. New Brunswick
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.
Calidris minutilla

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.
Calidris pusilla

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.
Pantala flavescens

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Very Common1 obs.
Charadrius semipalmatus

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common1 obs.
Tringa flavipes

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common1 obs.
Calidris melanotos

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common1 obs.
Calidris bairdii

Calidris bairdii

baird’s sandpiper

Common1 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.
Halyomorpha halys

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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