Clifton

Ecosystem Overview

The Clifton ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Passaic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paterson, Clifton hosts 95% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 Passaic County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+167%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+95% vs. current

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-20% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

+16% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+281% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% 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

+167%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+95% vs. current

Passaic County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-20% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

+16% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+281% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

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