Ridgefield Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Ridgefield Park ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Ridgefield Park hosts 3400% more species diversity. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 66 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+3400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common22 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common19 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common16 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common13 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common7 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common7 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common5 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+250% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% 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

-10%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+250% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 66 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+3400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common22 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common19 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common16 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common13 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common7 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Common7 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common5 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

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