River Edge
Ecosystem Overview
The River Edge ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, River Edge hosts 4750% more species diversity. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.
Pluchea odorata
sweet-scent
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Mikania scandens
Climbing hempvine
Bidens frondosa
beggarticks
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Samolus parviflorus
Seaside Brookweed
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
Tall White Aster
Fallopia scandens
Climbing Bindweed
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Verbena bracteata
Prostrate Verbena
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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