Middletown Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Middletown Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth 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 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Opuntia humifusa
devil's-tongue
Prunus maritima
beach plum
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Melanitta americana
black scoter
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Lycaena hypophlaeas
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Anomia simplex
Common Jingle Shell
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monmouth County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Middletown Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Middletown Townshipwithin Monmouth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.