Hillsborough Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillsborough Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset 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 #4 for species diversity among 23 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Esox americanus
American Pickerel
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Ranunculus sceleratus
cursed crowfoot
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Pieris rapae
small white
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Cyrtomium falcatum
Japanese netvein hollyfern
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Cycnia tenera
Delicate Cycnia Moth
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Pteris multifida
Spider brake
Zeuzera pyrina
Leopard Moth
Libellula semifasciata
Painted Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hillsborough Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hillsborough Townshipwithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.