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Passion Puddle

Ecosystem Overview

The Passion Puddle ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in middlesex county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While New Brunswick nearby has 69% more documented species, Passion Puddle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
27
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 30 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 30 locations
57th percentile for diversity
vs. New Brunswick
-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Trapa natans

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common6 obs.
Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Very Common5 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.
Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.
Libellula pulchella

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.
Calliergon cordifolium

Calliergon cordifolium

Heart-leaved Spear-moss

Occasional1 obs.
Muhlenbergia schreberi

Muhlenbergia schreberi

Nimblewill Muhly

Occasional1 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.
Nelumbo nucifera

Nelumbo nucifera

sacred lotus

Rare1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare1 obs.
Acalypha rhomboidea

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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