Harding Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Harding Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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, Harding Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 43 locations

77th 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.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common13 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common12 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common12 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common11 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common11 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common10 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common10 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional10 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional9 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare8 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare8 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

Long Hill 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

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

Long Hill 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 43 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common13 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common12 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common12 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common11 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common11 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common10 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common10 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional10 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional9 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional9 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare8 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare8 obs.

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