Stafford Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Stafford Township ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 62% more documented species, Stafford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Pinus rigida
pitch pine
Carex intumescens
Shining Bur Sedge
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Setophaga petechia
Yellow Warbler
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Oecanthus quadripunctatus
Fourspotted Tree Cricket
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Calidris melanotos
pectoral sandpiper
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stafford 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 Stafford Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.