Middle Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Middle Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #2 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Minuca pugnax
Mud Fiddler Crab
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Hirundo rustica
barn swallow
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Acris crepitans
Eastern Cricket Frog
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Patalene olyzonaria
Juniper Geometer Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Middle Townshipwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.