Lacey Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lacey Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #5 for species diversity among 33 Ocean County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#5 of 33 locations

85th 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.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common20 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Very Common15 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Very Common12 obs.

Lophiola aurea

golden-crest

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common9 obs.

Drosera filiformis

Dew-Threads

Common9 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Common7 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common6 obs.

Sabatia difformis

Common6 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional6 obs.

Utricularia striata

Occasional5 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional5 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Occasional5 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Occasional5 obs.

Oclemena nemoralis

Bog Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Rare4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Rare4 obs.

Sphagnum pulchrum

Golden Bog-moss

Rare4 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

Jackson 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 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

Jackson 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

#5 of 33 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common20 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Very Common15 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Very Common12 obs.

Lophiola aurea

golden-crest

Very Common9 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Very Common9 obs.

Drosera filiformis

Dew-Threads

Common9 obs.

Utricularia cornuta

horned bladderwort

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Common7 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common6 obs.

Sabatia difformis

Common6 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional6 obs.

Utricularia striata

Occasional5 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional5 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Occasional5 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Occasional5 obs.

Oclemena nemoralis

Bog Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Rare4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Rare4 obs.

Sphagnum pulchrum

Golden Bog-moss

Rare4 obs.

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