Cooper Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The Cooper Pond ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Cooper Pond hosts 4250% more species diversity. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Persicaria punctata
dotted smartweed
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Potentilla norvegica
ternate-leaved cinquefoil
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Lycopus europaeus
gipsywort
Mikania scandens
Climbing hempvine
Ilex opaca
white holly
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Allium vineale
wild onion
Ludwigia palustris
hampshire-purslane
Bidens connata
purple-stemmed beggarticks
Bidens cernua
nodding bur-marigold
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
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