Fair Lawn
Ecosystem Overview
The Fair Lawn ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Fair Lawn hosts 850% more species diversity. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Dichanthelium clandestinum
Hidden Panicgrass
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Acer rubrum
Maple
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Regional Wildlife Network
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