Chester Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester 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, Chester Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#4 of 43 locations

91th 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.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common35 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Ptenothrix marmorata

Very Common6 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Common4 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Common4 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago patula

Roundleaf Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

thale cress

Occasional3 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional3 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Occasional3 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Rare3 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 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

Chatham Township

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 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

Chatham Township

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

#4 of 43 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common35 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Ptenothrix marmorata

Very Common6 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Common4 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Common4 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago patula

Roundleaf Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

thale cress

Occasional3 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional3 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Occasional3 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Rare3 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

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