Ridgefield Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Ridgefield Park ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, Ridgefield Park hosts 3400% more species diversity. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Rhus glabra
Scarlet Sumach
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Desmodium canadense
Canada Tick-Clover
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Oenothera biennis
common evening primrose
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Small Ragweed
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Hypericum perforatum
Perforate St John'S-Wort
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
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Regional Wildlife Network
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