Dover

Ecosystem Overview

The Dover ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris 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. Compared to nearby Morristown, Dover hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 43 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Cinnabar Chanterelle

Occasional2 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Occasional1 obs.

Acrotaphus wiltii

Rare1 obs.

Brachyleptura rubrica

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+19% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+933% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% 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 Morris County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+19% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+933% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 43 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Cinnabar Chanterelle

Occasional2 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Occasional1 obs.

Acrotaphus wiltii

Rare1 obs.

Brachyleptura rubrica

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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