Leonia

Ecosystem Overview

The Leonia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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, Leonia hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 66 locations

68th 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.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common19 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common4 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common4 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional4 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Rare3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 66 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common19 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common4 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common4 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common4 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional4 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Rare3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

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