Sea Girt
Ecosystem Overview
The Sea Girt ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 68% more documented species, Sea Girt offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Sole
Lucania parva
Rainwater Killifish
Paralichthys dentatus
Summer Flounder
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Cancer irroratus
Rock Crab
Libinia emarginata
Portly Spider Crab
Syngnathus fuscus
Northern Pipefish
Conger oceanicus
Sea eel
Paralichthys albigutta
Gulf Flounder
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Aythya fuligula
tufted duck
Aythya americana
Redhead
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Gymnosporangium sabinae
Pear trellis rust fungus
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Hypochaeris radicata
Flat Weed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monmouth County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sea Girt. 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 Sea Girtwithin Monmouth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.