Montville Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Montville Township ecosystem supports 95 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 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Morristown, Montville Township hosts 83% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 43 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common2 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Lance-Leaved Tickseed

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Common2 obs.

Elasmucha lateralis

Common2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Hispid Swamp Blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+83% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-5% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1483% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+53% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4650% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% 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

+46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morristown

Importance: 0.45

52 species

+83% vs. current

Morris County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-5% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1483% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.38

62 species

+53% vs. current

Florham Park

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4650% vs. current

Long Hill Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% vs. current

Harding Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chatham Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-5% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 43 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common2 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Coreopsis lanceolata

Lance-Leaved Tickseed

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common2 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Common2 obs.

Elasmucha lateralis

Common2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorociboria aeruginascens

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Hispid Swamp Blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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