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New Market Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The New Market Pond ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in middlesex county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 79% more documented species, New Market Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
20
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 30 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. New Brunswick
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common4 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.
Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.
Heteranthera reniformis

Heteranthera reniformis

Common1 obs.
Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common1 obs.
Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.
Teucrium canadense

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional1 obs.
Apios americana

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Occasional1 obs.
Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.
Ptilothrix bombiformis

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Occasional1 obs.
Enallagma signatum

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare1 obs.
Tyrannus tyrannus

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.
Cicuta maculata

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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