Wayne

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Passaic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paterson, Wayne hosts 68% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 19 Passaic County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

feverfew

Very Common3 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Very Common3 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Common2 obs.

Xanthocarpia feracissima

Common2 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Occasional2 obs.

Cladonia coniocraea

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Rare1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

Agnorisma badinodis

Pale-Banded Dart Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+68% vs. current

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-31% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-14% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+229% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% 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 Passaic County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+68% vs. current

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-31% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-14% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+229% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum parthenium

feverfew

Very Common3 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Very Common3 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Common2 obs.

Xanthocarpia feracissima

Common2 obs.

Viola eriocarpa

smooth yellow violet

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Occasional2 obs.

Cladonia coniocraea

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Rare1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

Agnorisma badinodis

Pale-Banded Dart Moth

Rare1 obs.

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