Point Pleasant

Ecosystem Overview

The Point Pleasant ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 94% more documented species, Point Pleasant offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 33 Ocean County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 33 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-94% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Leiostomus xanthurus

Spot Croaker

Very Common2 obs.

Sphyraena borealis

Northern Sennet

Very Common1 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Very Common1 obs.

Mugil curema

Redeye Mullet

Very Common1 obs.

Paralichthys dentatus

Summer Flounder

Very Common1 obs.

Prionotus carolinus

Searobin

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ocean County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-94% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

-25% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+20% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-83% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Little Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Ocean County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ocean County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-94% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

-25% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+20% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

-83% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

Little Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-94% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 33 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Leiostomus xanthurus

Spot Croaker

Very Common2 obs.

Sphyraena borealis

Northern Sennet

Very Common1 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Very Common1 obs.

Mugil curema

Redeye Mullet

Very Common1 obs.

Paralichthys dentatus

Summer Flounder

Very Common1 obs.

Prionotus carolinus

Searobin

Common1 obs.

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