Saddle Brook

Ecosystem Overview

The Saddle Brook ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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, Saddle Brook hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 66 locations

70th 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.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common27 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common24 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common21 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common19 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common18 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Common16 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Common15 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common14 obs.

Vitex negundo

Chinese chastetree

Common13 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Occasional13 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional10 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional9 obs.

Persicaria hydropiper

Water-Pepper

Occasional9 obs.

Potentilla canadensis

dwarf cinquefoil

Rare8 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare8 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare8 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 66 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common27 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common24 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common21 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common19 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common19 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common18 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Common16 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Common15 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common14 obs.

Vitex negundo

Chinese chastetree

Common13 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Occasional13 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional10 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional10 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional9 obs.

Persicaria hydropiper

Water-Pepper

Occasional9 obs.

Potentilla canadensis

dwarf cinquefoil

Rare8 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare8 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare8 obs.

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