Dennis Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Dennis Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #10 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th 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.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-eating Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common3 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 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

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Middle 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 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

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Middle 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th 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.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common6 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common6 obs.

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-eating Warbler

Very Common5 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common3 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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