Alpine

Ecosystem Overview

The Alpine ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen 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. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Alpine hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 66 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common98 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Very Common59 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Very Common39 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common39 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common36 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common25 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common23 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common23 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common22 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common20 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional17 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional16 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional15 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional15 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional12 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare11 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Rare10 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% 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 Bergen County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 66 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common98 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Very Common59 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Very Common39 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common39 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Very Common36 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common25 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common23 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common23 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common22 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common20 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional17 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional16 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional15 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional15 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional12 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare11 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Rare10 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare10 obs.

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