Bergen County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bergen County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Bergen 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 East Rutherford, Bergen County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 66 Bergen County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 66 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1,262 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,060 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common980 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common625 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common498 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common481 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common458 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common433 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common431 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common417 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common405 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional401 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional389 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional387 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional386 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional385 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional371 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare363 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare353 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare343 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

East Rutherford

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hackensack

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Teaneck Township

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Englewood

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Fort Lee

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Ridgewood

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Paramus

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Tenafly

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% 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 66 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 66 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. East Rutherford

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1,262 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1,060 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common980 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common625 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common498 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common481 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common458 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common433 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common431 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common417 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common405 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional401 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional389 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional387 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional386 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional385 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional371 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare363 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare353 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare343 obs.

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