Freehold Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Freehold Township ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 29% more documented species, Freehold Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

floating pennywort

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Apteromechus ferratus

Common1 obs.

Pandeleteius hilaris

Common1 obs.

Leptoceletes basalis

Common1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtinus pygmaeus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chironomus ochreatus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio punctipennis

Rare1 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Rare1 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-29% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1083% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+318% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+16% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1675% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-29% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+6% 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 Monmouth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-29% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1083% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+318% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+16% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1675% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-29% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 48 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

floating pennywort

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Apteromechus ferratus

Common1 obs.

Pandeleteius hilaris

Common1 obs.

Leptoceletes basalis

Common1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Occasional1 obs.

Cyrtinus pygmaeus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Chironomus ochreatus

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagio punctipennis

Rare1 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Rare1 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

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