Chatham Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Chatham Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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, Chatham Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#9 of 43 locations

79th 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.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common4 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

purple milkweed

Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Vernia verna

Rare3 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

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

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harding 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 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

Harding 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

#9 of 43 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common4 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common4 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Asclepias purpurascens

purple milkweed

Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Vernia verna

Rare3 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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