Upper Freehold Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Freehold Township ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 13% more documented species, Upper Freehold Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 48 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common3 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+93%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-13% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1350% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+412% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2800% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+43% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2075% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-13% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+30% 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

+93%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monmouth County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-13% vs. current

Asbury Park

Importance: 0.43

6 species

+1350% vs. current

Long Branch

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+412% vs. current

Monmouth Beach

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2800% vs. current

Belmar

Importance: 0.38

61 species

+43% vs. current

Oceanport

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2075% vs. current

Manasquan

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-13% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.36

67 species

+30% 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 48 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Monmouth County

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common4 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Eurema lisa

Little Yellow

Common3 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis dominica

american golden plover

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea hederacea

Ivyleaf morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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