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Edison

Ecosystem Overview

The Edison ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in middlesex 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. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
91
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 30 locations
77th percentile for diversity
vs. New Brunswick
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common11 obs.
Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common6 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common6 obs.
Lepomis cyanellus

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common6 obs.
Storeria dekayi

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common5 obs.
Penthe obliquata

Penthe obliquata

Common4 obs.
Ectobius pallidus

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Common3 obs.
Tilia americana

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common3 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.
Mertensia virginica

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common3 obs.
Semotilus atromaculatus

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common3 obs.
Blarina brevicauda

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional2 obs.
Hemaris thysbe

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional2 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.
Cornus florida

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.
Rhamnus cathartica

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.
Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional2 obs.
Cyperus strigosus

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Rare2 obs.
Asplenium platyneuron

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare2 obs.
Pyrrharctia isabella

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

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