Medford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Medford Township ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington County nearby has 48% more documented species, Medford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 42 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Arogalea cristifasciella

White Stripe-Backed Moth

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Spharagemon marmoratum

Marbled Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

-25% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

-25% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 42 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Myiarchus cinerascens

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Arogalea cristifasciella

White Stripe-Backed Moth

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Spharagemon marmoratum

Marbled Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

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