Moorestown Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Moorestown Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #4 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#4 of 42 locations

90th 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.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common2 obs.

Cladrastis kentukea

Virgilia

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

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

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong 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

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong 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

#4 of 42 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common2 obs.

Cladrastis kentukea

Virgilia

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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