Somerville
Ecosystem Overview
The Somerville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #6 for species diversity among 23 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Physcomitrium pyriforme
Common Bladder Moss
Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of sharon
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Blue Wood Aster
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Sedum sarmentosum
Orpin Sarmenteux
Mummenhoffia alliacea
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Boisea trivittata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Somerville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Somervillewithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.