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Freehold Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Freehold Township ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 29% more documented species, Freehold Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

71
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
68
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
36
Common Species
Frequently observed species
35
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species
Common21 species
Occasional21 species
Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 48 locations
85th percentile for diversity
vs. Monmouth County
-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

floating pennywort

Very Common3 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.
Polypsocus corruptus

Polypsocus corruptus

Very Common2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common2 obs.
Betula populifolia

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Very Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.
Apteromechus ferratus

Apteromechus ferratus

Common1 obs.
Pandeleteius hilaris

Pandeleteius hilaris

Common1 obs.
Leptoceletes basalis

Leptoceletes basalis

Common1 obs.
Alaus oculatus

Alaus oculatus

Common1 obs.
Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Caryomyia sanguinolenta

Occasional1 obs.
Cyrtinus pygmaeus

Cyrtinus pygmaeus

Occasional1 obs.
Bombus perplexus

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.
Chironomus ochreatus

Chironomus ochreatus

Occasional1 obs.
Libellula axilena

Libellula axilena

Bar-winged Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.
Arigomphus villosipes

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.
Rhagio punctipennis

Rhagio punctipennis

Rare1 obs.
Strangalepta abbreviata

Strangalepta abbreviata

Rare1 obs.
Valgus canaliculatus

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

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