Point Pleasant Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Point Pleasant Beach ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 44% more documented species, Point Pleasant Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 33 Ocean County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 33 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Very Common3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common3 obs.

Tautogolabrus adspersus

Perch

Very Common3 obs.

Syngnathus fuscus

Northern Pipefish

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Crangon septemspinosa

Sand Shrimp

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pollachius virens

saithe

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Occasional2 obs.

Opsanus tau

Oyster Toadfish

Occasional2 obs.

Ensis leei

Jack knife clam

Rare2 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Rare1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+600% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+833% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+60% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% 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

-2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+600% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+833% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+60% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 33 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Very Common3 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Very Common3 obs.

Tautogolabrus adspersus

Perch

Very Common3 obs.

Syngnathus fuscus

Northern Pipefish

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common2 obs.

Crangon septemspinosa

Sand Shrimp

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pollachius virens

saithe

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Occasional2 obs.

Opsanus tau

Oyster Toadfish

Occasional2 obs.

Ensis leei

Jack knife clam

Rare2 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Rare1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Rare1 obs.

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