Demarest
Ecosystem Overview
The Demarest 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, Demarest hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Potentilla argentea
hoary cinquefoil
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Barbarea vulgaris
Garden yellowrocket
Mimulus ringens
Allegheny monkey-flower
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Ampelopsis glandulosa
Amur Peppervine
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Persicaria sagittata
Arrowleaf Tearthumb
Stellaria media
Common chickweed
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