Weymouth Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Weymouth Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic 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 Atlantic City, Weymouth Township hosts 122% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common81 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common34 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common21 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common10 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common9 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common9 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional7 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare6 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor 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 Atlantic County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor 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 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 26 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common81 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common34 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common21 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common11 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common10 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common9 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common9 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional7 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional7 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare6 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

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