River Vale
Ecosystem Overview
The River Vale ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in bergen county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Rutherford, River Vale hosts 1700% more species diversity. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 53th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Peltandra virginica
Virginia Peltandra
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Boehmeria cylindrica
False Nettle
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Ranunculus bulbosus
bulbous buttercup
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement River Valewithin Bergen County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.