Manasquan

Ecosystem Overview

The Manasquan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth 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 #4 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 48 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common9 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common4 obs.

Euxoa detersa

Rubbed Dart

Common4 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common4 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common4 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common3 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Paralichthys dentatus

Summer Flounder

Occasional2 obs.

Eucinostomus harengulus

Tidewater Mojarra

Occasional2 obs.

Syngnathus fuscus

Northern Pipefish

Rare2 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Rare2 obs.

Oecanthus quadripunctatus

Fourspotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+64% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% 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

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+64% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 48 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common9 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Very Common4 obs.

Euxoa detersa

Rubbed Dart

Common4 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common4 obs.

Melanitta deglandi

White-winged Scoter

Common4 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common3 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Paralichthys dentatus

Summer Flounder

Occasional2 obs.

Eucinostomus harengulus

Tidewater Mojarra

Occasional2 obs.

Syngnathus fuscus

Northern Pipefish

Rare2 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Rare2 obs.

Oecanthus quadripunctatus

Fourspotted Tree Cricket

Rare2 obs.

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