Jackson Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Jackson 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 #3 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Enneacanthus obesus
Banded Sunfish
Enneacanthus gloriosus
Bluespotted sunfish
Acantharchus pomotis
Mud sunfish
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Ladona deplanata
Blue Corporal
Umbra pygmaea
Eastern Mudminnow
Lithobates virgatipes
Carpenter Frog
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Phasianus colchicus
pheasant, common pheasant
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Esox niger
Pickerel
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Etheostoma fusiforme
Swamp Darter
Seiurus aurocapilla
Ovenbird
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jackson Township. 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 Jackson Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.