Weymouth Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Weymouth Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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, Weymouth Township hosts 122% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 26 atlantic county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus perplexus
Confusing bumble bee
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Piranga olivacea
Scarlet Tanager
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Atlantic County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Weymouth 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 Weymouth Townshipwithin Atlantic County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.