Berkeley Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Berkeley Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Prunus maritima
beach plum
Hudsonia tomentosa
Woolly Beachheather
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Opuntia humifusa
devil's-tongue
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Calycopis cecrops
Red-Banded Hairstreak
Artemisia stelleriana
Oldwoman
Calidris alba
sanderling
Ilex opaca
white holly
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Morella pensylvanica
Candleberry
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Toxicodendron vernix
poison sumac
Lathyrus japonicus
sea pea
Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Anomia simplex
Common Jingle Shell
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Berkeley Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Berkeley Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.