Oakland
Ecosystem Overview
The Oakland ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Oakland hosts 1350% more species diversity. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Hydnoporia olivacea
Daedaleopsis confragosa
Thin-Walled Maze Polypore
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Phyllotopsis nidulans
Stinking Orange Oyster
Phlebia radiata
Wrinkled Crust
Endothia gyrosa
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Clinopodium vulgare
wild basil
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Cardamine pensylvanica
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Pedicularis canadensis
Wood Betony
Physcia millegrana
Rosette Lichen
Vanessa virginiensis
American Lady
Nymphalis antiopa
camberwell beauty
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Satyrium calanus
Banded Hairstreak
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Regional Wildlife Network
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