Beachwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Beachwood ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 43% more documented species, Beachwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 33 ocean 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 57 total documented species.
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Tenodera sinensis
Chinese Mantis
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Xerophyllum asphodeloides
turkey-beard
Scleroderma polyrhizum
Many-Rooted Earthball
Lespedeza hirta
Hairy Bushclover
Comptonia peregrina
Fern-Gale
Ganoderma curtisii
Quercus stellata
post oak
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Callosamia promethea
Promethea Moth
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Cortinarius semisanguineus
Surprise Webcap
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Beachwood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Beachwoodwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.