Lower Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape May 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common70 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common69 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common67 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common58 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common57 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common50 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common50 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common37 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common37 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common37 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common35 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional32 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional30 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional30 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional27 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional27 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare26 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare25 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bunker Pond

Importance: 0.35

88 species

+14% 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 Cape May County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Bunker Pond

Importance: 0.35

88 species

+14% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common70 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common69 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common67 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common58 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common57 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common50 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common50 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common37 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common37 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common37 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common35 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional32 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional32 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional30 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional30 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional27 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional27 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham's Skimmer

Rare26 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Rare25 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare25 obs.

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