Howell Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Howell Township ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 25% more documented species, Howell Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+341% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+23% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+12% 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

+67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+341% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+23% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+1775% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-25% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+12% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 48 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Latrodectus variolus

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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