Paterson

Ecosystem Overview

The Paterson ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Passaic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Passaic County nearby has 59% more documented species, Paterson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 19 Passaic County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 19 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Passaic County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cubensis

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-59% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+925% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-49% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

-41% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+95% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% 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

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-59% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+925% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-49% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

-41% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+95% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4000% 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 19 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Passaic County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cubensis

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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