Spring Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Lake ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 33% more documented species, Spring Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 48 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common3 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common3 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common2 obs.

Ophidion marginatum

Striped cusk-eel

Common2 obs.

Donax fossor

Common2 obs.

Strophostyles helvola

Trailing Wild Bean

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1017% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+294% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+10% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-33% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1017% 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 Monmouth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-33% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1017% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+294% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+10% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-33% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1017% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 48 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common3 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common3 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Side-Flowering Skullcap

Common2 obs.

Ophidion marginatum

Striped cusk-eel

Common2 obs.

Donax fossor

Common2 obs.

Strophostyles helvola

Trailing Wild Bean

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia polygonifolia

Seaside Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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