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Union Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Beach ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in monmouth county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monmouth County nearby has 93% more documented species, Union Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 48 monmouth county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

7
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
5
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#27
Regional Rank
Out of 48 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#27 of 48 locations
44th percentile for diversity
vs. Monmouth County
-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Ammospiza caudacuta

Ammospiza caudacuta

Saltmarsh Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Ammospiza maritima

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Geukensia demissa

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Very Common1 obs.
Cyperus difformis

Cyperus difformis

Variable flatsedge

Very Common1 obs.
Cyperus iria

Cyperus iria

Ricefield flatsedge

Very Common1 obs.
Rhus copallina

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1 obs.
Minuca pugnax

Minuca pugnax

Mud Fiddler Crab

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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