Hackensack

Ecosystem Overview

The Hackensack ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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, Hackensack hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 66 locations

82th 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.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common54 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common54 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common36 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common32 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common32 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Common29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common27 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common25 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common25 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common24 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common23 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Occasional23 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional21 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Occasional19 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional18 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional17 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare16 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Rare15 obs.

Calystegia sepium

Hedge Bindweed

Rare13 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

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

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

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

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

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 66 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common54 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Very Common54 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common36 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common32 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common32 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Common29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common27 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common25 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common25 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common24 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common23 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Occasional23 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional21 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Occasional19 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional18 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional17 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional17 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare16 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Rare15 obs.

Calystegia sepium

Hedge Bindweed

Rare13 obs.

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