Emerson

Ecosystem Overview

The Emerson ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Emerson hosts 3750% more species diversity. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 66 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+3750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common10 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Setaria faberi

Giant Foxtail

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional3 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-23% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-23% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-23% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-23% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+285% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-23% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-23% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3750% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-23% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-23% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-23% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-23% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+285% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-23% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-23% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 66 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+3750% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common10 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common5 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Setaria faberi

Giant Foxtail

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional3 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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