Ridgewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Ridgewood 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, Ridgewood hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
Melilotus officinalis
Sweetclover
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Ipomoea purpurea
Tall morning-glory
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Silene latifolia
Bladder campion
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Chenopodium album
lambs quarters
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Allium vineale
wild onion
Persicaria longiseta
creeping smartweed
Setaria faberi
Giant Foxtail
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
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Regional Wildlife Network
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