Barnegat Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Barnegat Township ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 79% more documented species, Barnegat Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Calidris alpina
dunlin
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Schizachyrium scoparium
Small Bluestem
Epigaea repens
Ground Laurel
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Lespedeza capitata
Round-Head Lespedeza
Fundulus luciae
Spotfin Killifish
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Cladonia cristatella
British Soldier Lichen
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Barnegat Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Barnegat Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.