Harrison

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jersey City nearby has 93% more documented species, Harrison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 12 Hudson County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 12 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common3 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-93% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

-36% vs. current

Hudson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-93% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

-22% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

-81% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

-59% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+250% vs. current

North Bergen

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-83% 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 Hudson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-93% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

-36% vs. current

Hudson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-93% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

-22% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

-81% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

-59% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+250% vs. current

North Bergen

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-83% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 12 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common3 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

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