Roxbury Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Roxbury Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in morris 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. Compared to nearby Morristown, Roxbury Township hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 43 morris county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Dolichovespula arenaria
Common Aerial Yellowjacket
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Acraspis erinacei
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Lycopodium clavatum
Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Pieris rapae
small white
Agromyza vockerothi
Setophaga ruticilla
American Redstart
Andrena nubecula
Cloudy-Winged Mining Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Morris County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Roxbury Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Roxbury Townshipwithin Morris County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.