Westfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Westfield ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elizabeth, Westfield hosts 89% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 19 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabeth

+89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Psylla buxi

Boxwood psyllid

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+89% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-83% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+750% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+750% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-76% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

-35% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

-47% vs. current

Mountainside

Importance: 0.37

24 species

-29% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+89% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-83% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+750% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+750% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-76% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

-35% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

-47% vs. current

Mountainside

Importance: 0.37

24 species

-29% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabeth

+89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Psylla buxi

Boxwood psyllid

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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