Paramus
Ecosystem Overview
The Paramus ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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, Paramus hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Chenopodium album
lambs quarters
Lepidium virginicum
Poorman pepperweed
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Rumex crispus
curled dock
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bergen County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Paramuswithin Bergen County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.