North Bergen

Ecosystem Overview

The North Bergen ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Hudson 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 Jersey City nearby has 59% more documented species, North Bergen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Hudson County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Rare1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-59% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

+273% vs. current

Hudson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-59% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

+356% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+14% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+141% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+486% 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 Hudson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jersey City

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-59% vs. current

Hoboken

Importance: 0.51

11 species

+273% vs. current

Hudson County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-59% vs. current

Bayonne

Importance: 0.45

9 species

+356% vs. current

Secaucus

Importance: 0.43

36 species

+14% vs. current

Kearny

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+141% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+1950% vs. current

Harrison

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+486% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Jersey City

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Occasional1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Rare1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare1 obs.

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