Toms River Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Toms River Township ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in ocean county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ocean County nearby has 2% more documented species, Toms River Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 33 ocean county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Symphyotrichum tenuifolium
perennial salt-marsh aster
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
seashore-mallow
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Decodon verticillatus
Hairy Swamp Loosestrife
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Allotria elonympha
False Underwing
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Quercus marilandica
blackjack oak
Distichlis spicata
Saltgrass
Paectes abrostoloides
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Dicromantispa sayi
Banasa euchlora
Cedar Berry Bug
Hypoprepia fucosa
Painted Lichen Moth
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ocean County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Toms River 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 Toms River Townshipwithin Ocean County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.