Cedar Grove
Ecosystem Overview
The Cedar Grove ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in essex county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newark nearby has 76% more documented species, Cedar Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 22 essex 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 24 total documented species.
Rainieria antennaepes
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Trichaptum biforme
Amauropelta noveboracensis
New York fern
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Tremex columba
Wasp
Maevia inclemens
Dimorphic Jumper
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Miscanthus sinensis
Eulalia
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Vaccinium stamineum
Southern Gooseberry
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Troglodytes aedon
House Wren
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cedar Grovewithin Essex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.