Long Hill Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Hill Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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, Long Hill Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

#1 of 43 locations

98th 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.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum racemosum

Smooth White Oldfield Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

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

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

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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

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

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Parsippany-troy Hills

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

#1 of 43 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum racemosum

Smooth White Oldfield Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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