Nutley

Ecosystem Overview

The Nutley ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newark nearby has 50% more documented species, Nutley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 22 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 22 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Phaneroptera nana

Southern sickle bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lacinipolia explicata

Rare1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-50% vs. current

Essex County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-50% vs. current

Montclair

Importance: 0.44

96 species

-48% vs. current

West Orange

Importance: 0.41

64 species

-22% vs. current

East Orange

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2400% vs. current

South Orange

Importance: 0.39

63 species

-21% 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 Essex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-50% vs. current

Essex County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-50% vs. current

Montclair

Importance: 0.44

96 species

-48% vs. current

West Orange

Importance: 0.41

64 species

-22% vs. current

East Orange

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2400% vs. current

Livingston

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2400% vs. current

South Orange

Importance: 0.39

63 species

-21% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 22 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Catocala minuta

Little Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Phaneroptera nana

Southern sickle bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Lacinipolia explicata

Rare1 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Rare1 obs.

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