Belmar

Ecosystem Overview

The Belmar ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 39% more documented species, Belmar offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 48 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common7 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common6 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common6 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Very Common6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common5 obs.

Tautogolabrus adspersus

Perch

Common4 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common3 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Common3 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyraena borealis

Northern Sennet

Occasional2 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional2 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Rare2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Rare2 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+917% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+259% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-39% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-9% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+917% 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

+61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-39% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+917% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+259% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+1933% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1425% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-39% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

-9% vs. current

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+917% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 48 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-39% species diversity

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Rare2 obs.

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