Hamilton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Hamilton Township ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in atlantic county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Hamilton Township hosts 38% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 26 atlantic county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Janusius sylvestris
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Bourletiella hortensis
Sminthurides lepus
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Sminthurides malmgreni
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Dicyrtomina ornata
Pellaea atropurpurea
Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake
Lachnanthes caroliana
Prolimacodes badia
Skiff Moth
Phyllocnistis liriodendronella
Phosphila turbulenta
Turbulent Phosphila Moth
Anisota senatoria
Orange-striped Oakworm Moth
Callosamia angulifera
Tulip Tree Silkmoth
Paonias myops
Small-Eyed Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae
Catalpa Hornworm
Datana major
Azalea Caterpillar
Rainieria antennaepes
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Atlantic County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hamilton 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 Hamilton Townshipwithin Atlantic County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.