Morristown

Ecosystem Overview

The Morristown ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in Morris County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morris County nearby has 48% more documented species, Morristown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 43 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Morris County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Deutzia crenata

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa formosa

Rare1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+767% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

-16% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

-27%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+767% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

-16% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 43 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Morris County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Deutzia crenata

Common2 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Candelaria concolor

Occasional2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa formosa

Rare1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

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