Shamong Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Shamong Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington 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 #1 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 42 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Very Common4 obs.

Etheostoma fusiforme

Swamp Darter

Very Common4 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common3 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Laccaria trullissata

Rare2 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Rare2 obs.

Parapoynx seminealis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington 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 Burlington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 42 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Very Common4 obs.

Etheostoma fusiforme

Swamp Darter

Very Common4 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Common3 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common3 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Laccaria trullissata

Rare2 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Rare2 obs.

Parapoynx seminealis

Rare2 obs.

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