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Helmetta

Ecosystem Overview

The Helmetta ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in middlesex 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 New Brunswick nearby has 74% more documented species, Helmetta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
25
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#14
Regional Rank
Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#14 of 30 locations
53th percentile for diversity
vs. New Brunswick
-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Very Common2 obs.
Chamaedaphne calyculata

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common2 obs.
Dryocosmus kuriphilus

Dryocosmus kuriphilus

Asian chestnut gall wasp

Very Common1 obs.
Antheraea polyphemus

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Flavoparmelia caperata

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common1 obs.
Chamaecyparis thyoides

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common1 obs.
Brasenia schreberi

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Common1 obs.
Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

Common1 obs.
Vaccinium stamineum

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common1 obs.
Kalmia angustifolia

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common1 obs.
Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common1 obs.
Viburnum dentatum

Viburnum dentatum

Southern Arrow-Wood

Occasional1 obs.
Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.
Erysimum capitatum

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Occasional1 obs.
Lactuca biennis

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Melampyrum lineare

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Occasional1 obs.
Catalpa speciosa

Catalpa speciosa

Rare1 obs.
Toxicodendron vernix

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Rare1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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