Hanover Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Hanover Township ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in morris county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morristown nearby has 44% more documented species, Hanover Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 43 morris county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Dicyrtomina ornata
Sminthurinus henshawi
Cyrtepistomus castaneus
Weevil
Polypsocus corruptus
Plagiodera versicolora
Imported willow leaf beetle
Myosides seriehispidus
Stenoscelis brevis
Trigoniophthalmus alternatus
Pedetontus saltator
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Reticulitermes flavipes
Notonecta irrorata
Entomobrya atrocincta
Orchesella villosa
Haplophthalmus danicus
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Morris County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hanover Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hanover Townshipwithin Morris County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.