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Dennis Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Dennis Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may 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 #10 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
94
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 21 locations
52th percentile for diversity
vs. Cape May County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.
Ladona deplanata

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common8 obs.
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common6 obs.
Protonotaria citrea

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common6 obs.
Helmitheros vermivorum

Helmitheros vermivorum

Worm-eating Warbler

Very Common5 obs.
Vireo griseus

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common4 obs.
Seiurus aurocapilla

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common4 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.
Chamaecyparis thyoides

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Common3 obs.
Cistothorus palustris

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Common3 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.
Poanes viator

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional3 obs.
Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional3 obs.
Smilax rotundifolia

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional3 obs.
Pteridium aquilinum

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.
Setophaga dominica

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Rare3 obs.
Actias luna

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare3 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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