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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Mottled Pipsissewa
Burningbush

Rugosa Rose
Wineberry

Lilac
Haymaids

Pink-Spire
Baldpate
Grey Plover
Poke
Peegee Hydrangea
Jetbead
Baccharis
Mute Swan
Wild Geranium
Blueeyed Grass

Isopod
Ruddyduck
Gadwall
Starling
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monmouth County County, New Jersey
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 Monmouth County County.
The Shark River ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Monmouth County, Shark River hosts 8% more species diversity.