Franklin Lakes
Ecosystem Overview
The Franklin Lakes ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 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, Franklin Lakes hosts 700% more species diversity. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Sericomyia chrysotoxoides
Pyganodon cataracta
Eastern Floater Mussel
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Apios americana
Wild Bean
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Spinus pinus
Pine Siskin
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Chelone glabra
turtlehead
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Mergus merganser
goosander
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cipangopaludina chinensis
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Regional Wildlife Network
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