Piscataway Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Piscataway Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #2 for species diversity among 30 middlesex county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Acer rubrum
Maple
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Amphasia interstitialis
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Lespedeza virginica
Slender Bush Clover
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Andrena erigeniae
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Middlesex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Piscataway Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Piscataway Townshipwithin Middlesex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.