Indian Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Pond ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Indian Pond hosts 2450% more species diversity. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 66 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+2450% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common7 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common7 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common6 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common4 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-49% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-49% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+155% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% 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 Bergen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Bergen County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-49% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-49% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+155% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-49% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 66 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+2450% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common7 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common7 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Very Common6 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common4 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Swamp Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Sweet autumn virginsbower

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare2 obs.

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