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New Jersey Rare Species and Natural Community Lists By County
Lists of rare species and natural communities by county can be viewed on this home page. These lists are revised several times each year. Included in the lists is information on the rarity and official status of each species/natural community. Explanations of codes used in Natural Heritage Reports are also available to assist in your interpretation of the lists.

The Natural Heritage Database is continuously updated as new information becomes available. Sources of data include scientific literature, museum records, observations of naturalists around the state, staff scientists and field inventories. Entry of information into the database is prioritized according to the rarity of the species or natural community. Most emphasis has been placed on globally rare or officially listed endangered and threatened species. Information provided by the Natural Heritage Database should not be considered a definitive statement on the presence, absence, or condition of biological elements in any part of New Jersey, but simply what has been included in the database to date.

If you have information which you believe would add to our knowledge of a specific county, species or natural community, please contact our staff or submit a rare species reporting form.

Rare Species and Natural Community Lists by County

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