Fort Lee

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Lee ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Fort Lee hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 66 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+900% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Setaria pumila

Cattail Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria extremiorientalis

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+900% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-80% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% 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

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+900% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-80% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% vs. current

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 66 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common2 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Very Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Setaria pumila

Cattail Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria extremiorientalis

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Rare1 obs.

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