Lacey Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Lacey Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #5 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Drosera intermedia
oblong-leaved sundew
Pogonia ophioglossoides
Rose Pogonia
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Lophiola aurea
golden-crest
Ilex glabra
Evergreen Winterberry
Drosera filiformis
Dew-Threads
Utricularia cornuta
horned bladderwort
Rhododendron viscosum
Texas Azalea
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Sabatia difformis
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Utricularia striata
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana
Calopogon tuberosus
Grass-Pink
Oclemena nemoralis
Bog Aster
Lycopodiella appressa
swamp clubmoss
Chamaecyparis thyoides
White Cypress
Sphagnum pulchrum
Golden Bog-moss
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lacey 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 Lacey Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.