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Secaucus

Ecosystem Overview

The Secaucus ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in hudson 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. While Jersey City nearby has 64% more documented species, Secaucus offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 hudson county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

36
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
32
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
19
Common Species
Frequently observed species
17
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common11 species
Occasional10 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 12 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Jersey City
-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.
Rhus copallina

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Very Common3 obs.
Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.
Hibiscus moscheutos

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common2 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Velarifictorus micado

Velarifictorus micado

Japanese burrowing cricket

Common1 obs.
Acronicta americana

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common1 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Myiopsitta monachus

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Occasional1 obs.
Charadrius semipalmatus

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional1 obs.
Egretta thula

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.
Tringa melanoleuca

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.
Tringa flavipes

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.
Corvus corax

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare1 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare1 obs.

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