Passaic County

Ecosystem Overview

The Passaic County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Passaic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paterson, Passaic County hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Passaic County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+144% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common22 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common12 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common9 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional8 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+144% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

+25% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

+45% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Paterson

Importance: 0.49

41 species

+144% vs. current

Passaic

Importance: 0.44

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.40

80 species

+25% vs. current

Wayne

Importance: 0.39

69 species

+45% vs. current

Barbour Pond

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

The Bog

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Swan Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Paterson

+144% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common22 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common12 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common9 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional8 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Rare8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare7 obs.

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