Long Branch

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Branch ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 83% more documented species, Long Branch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 48 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Very Common2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common2 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Occasional1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+183% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+467% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

-72% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+325% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-75% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+183% 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

-60%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+183% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+467% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

-72% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+325% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-83% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-75% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+183% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 48 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Very Common2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common2 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Occasional1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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