River Edge

Ecosystem Overview

The River Edge ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, River Edge hosts 4750% more species diversity. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 66 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common3 obs.

Bidens frondosa

beggarticks

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common3 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Seaside Brookweed

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Fallopia scandens

Climbing Bindweed

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4750% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-3% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-3% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-3% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-3% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+385% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% 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

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4750% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-3% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-3% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-3% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-3% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+385% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-3% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 66 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4750% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common3 obs.

Bidens frondosa

beggarticks

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Common3 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Seaside Brookweed

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Fallopia scandens

Climbing Bindweed

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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