Montgomery Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Montgomery Township ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 18% more documented species, Montgomery Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 23 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.
Luxilus cornutus
Common shiner
Fundulus diaphanus
Banded Killifish
Etheostoma olmstedi
Tessellated darter
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Erimyzon oblongus
Eastern Creek Chubsucker
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Cyprinella analostana
Satinfin Shiner
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Rhinichthys atratulus
Eastern blacknose dace
Notropis amoenus
Comely Shiner
Eupatorium torreyanum
Krigia biflora
two-flowered Cynthia
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Ammodramus savannarum
Grasshopper sparrow
Blarina brevicauda
Grande Musaraigne
Gambusia affinis
Mosquito fish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Montgomery Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Montgomery Townshipwithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.