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Newark

Ecosystem Overview

The Newark ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in essex 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 22 essex county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
89
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 22 locations
91th percentile for diversity
vs. Essex County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common7 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.
Phragmites australis

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common5 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common4 obs.
Geothlypis trichas

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common4 obs.
Scolopax minor

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common3 obs.
Antrostomus vociferus

Antrostomus vociferus

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Common3 obs.
Rattus norvegicus

Rattus norvegicus

brown rat, norway rat, common rat

Common3 obs.
Setophaga americana

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common3 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.
Paulownia tomentosa

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common3 obs.
Leiothlypis peregrina

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Occasional3 obs.
Mniotilta varia

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional3 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.
Seiurus aurocapilla

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.
Felis catus

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Occasional2 obs.
Limax maximus

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Rare2 obs.
Noctua pronuba

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare2 obs.
Otiorhynchus sulcatus

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Rare2 obs.

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