Clifton
Ecosystem Overview
The Clifton ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in passaic county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Paterson, Clifton hosts 95% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 passaic county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Tigrosa helluo
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lucanus capreolus
Stag Beetle
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Megarhyssa macrura
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 80 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Clifton. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Clifton. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Passaic County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Clifton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cliftonwithin Passaic County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.