Jackson Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Ocean 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 33 Ocean County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 33 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Very Common17 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Acantharchus pomotis

Mud sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common3 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Etheostoma fusiforme

Swamp Darter

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Ocean County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+186% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 33 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Very Common17 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Acantharchus pomotis

Mud sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Common4 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common3 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Etheostoma fusiforme

Swamp Darter

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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