Galloway Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Galloway Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in atlantic 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. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Galloway Township hosts 122% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 26 atlantic county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Limnodromus griseus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Gelochelidon nilotica
gull-billed tern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Atlantic County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Galloway Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Galloway Townshipwithin Atlantic County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.