Mendham Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Mendham Township ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 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. Compared to nearby Morristown, Mendham Township hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 43 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Dicyrtomina ornata

Very Common3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Very Common2 obs.

Deroceras reticulatum

Gray field slug

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Haplophthalmus danicus

Occasional1 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Hyloniscus riparius

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeroderus stenostomus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+4% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+800% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

-13% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% 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

-17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+4% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+800% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

-13% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-46% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 43 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Dicyrtomina ornata

Very Common3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Very Common2 obs.

Deroceras reticulatum

Gray field slug

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Haplophthalmus danicus

Occasional1 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Hyloniscus riparius

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Sphaeroderus stenostomus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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