Washington Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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, Washington Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#3 of 43 locations

93th 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.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Common3 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

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

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

#3 of 43 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Faxonius virilis

virile crayfish

Common3 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

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