Westwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Westwood ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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, Westwood hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 66 bergen county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
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