Toms River Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Toms River Township ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 2% more documented species, Toms River Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 33 Ocean County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 33 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Allotria elonympha

False Underwing

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Rare1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1125% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1533% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1860% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+180% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% 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

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocean County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lakehurst

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1125% vs. current

Point Pleasant

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1533% vs. current

Seaside Heights

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1860% vs. current

Tuckerton

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+180% vs. current

Berkeley Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% vs. current

Lacey Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-2% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 33 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocean County

-2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

seashore-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common2 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Allotria elonympha

False Underwing

Common2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common2 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Occasional1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Banasa euchlora

Cedar Berry Bug

Rare1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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