Cresskill
Ecosystem Overview
The Cresskill ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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, Cresskill hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Draba verna
Common Whitlowgrass
Lobelia inflata
wild tobacco
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Humulus scandens
Japanese Hop
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium
Fragrant Everlasting
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
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Regional Wildlife Network
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