Fort Lee
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Lee ecosystem supports 20 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 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Fort Lee hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 47th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Brevoortia tyrannus
Bony fish
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Menispermum canadense
Yellow Parilla
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Lampropeltis triangulum
Eastern Milk Snake
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Setaria pumila
Cattail Grass
Smilax rotundifolia
Common Catbriar
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Draba verna
Common Whitlowgrass
Quercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Persicaria extremiorientalis
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
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Regional Wildlife Network
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