New Milford
Ecosystem Overview
The New Milford ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, New Milford hosts 1800% more species diversity. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Persicaria pensylvanica
Pink Knotweed
Mikania scandens
Climbing hempvine
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Samolus parviflorus
Seaside Brookweed
Maclura pomifera
Osage-orange
Erigeron annuus
Eastern Daisy Fleabane
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Phyllocnistis liriodendronella
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Magnolia virginiana
sweet magnolia
Veronica serpyllifolia
Thymeleaf speedwell
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Regional Wildlife Network
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