Randolph Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Randolph Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 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, Randolph Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 43 Morris County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#2 of 43 locations

95th 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.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common6 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common5 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common4 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

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

#2 of 43 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Morristown

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common6 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common5 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common4 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare3 obs.

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