Wharton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wharton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris 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. Compared to nearby Morristown, Wharton hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 43 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Andrena nubecula

Cloudy-Winged Mining Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+61% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+92% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+61% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 43 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common15 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common4 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Andrena nubecula

Cloudy-Winged Mining Bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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