Waldwick

Ecosystem Overview

The Waldwick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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, Waldwick hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 66 locations

73th 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.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 66 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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