Lyndhurst
Ecosystem Overview
The Lyndhurst ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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, Lyndhurst hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Aythya valisineria
Canvasback
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
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