Monmouth County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monmouth County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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. Compared to nearby Asbury Park, Monmouth County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 48 Monmouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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

#1 of 48 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Asbury Park

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common36 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common29 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common26 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common24 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common24 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common21 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common18 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common16 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common15 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common15 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional14 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional14 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

devil's-tongue

Occasional14 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional13 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional13 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare13 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare12 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

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

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% 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

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

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

Keyport

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% 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

#1 of 48 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Asbury Park

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common36 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common29 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common26 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common24 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common24 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common21 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common18 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common16 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common15 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common15 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional14 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional14 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

devil's-tongue

Occasional14 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional13 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional13 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare13 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare12 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare12 obs.

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