Manalapan Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Manalapan Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 48 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common9 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Hairy Small-Leaf Ticktrefoil

Common5 obs.

Mononychus vulpeculus

Common5 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common5 obs.

Calophya nigripennis

Occasional5 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional5 obs.

Acmaeodera tubulus

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Zaprionus indianus

Occasional4 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Rare4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+64% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+64% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+49% 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 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 48 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common9 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Desmodium ciliare

Hairy Small-Leaf Ticktrefoil

Common5 obs.

Mononychus vulpeculus

Common5 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common5 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common5 obs.

Calophya nigripennis

Occasional5 obs.

Rhodobaenus tredecimpunctatus

Occasional5 obs.

Acmaeodera tubulus

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Zaprionus indianus

Occasional4 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Rare4 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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