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Linden

Ecosystem Overview

The Linden ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in union county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elizabeth, Linden hosts 189% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 19 union county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
24
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 19 locations
68th percentile for diversity
vs. Elizabeth
+189% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Euphagus carolinus

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Very Common2 obs.
Catharus guttatus

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common2 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.
Tabanus atratus

Tabanus atratus

Black Horse Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Sitta carolinensis

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.
Quercus bicolor

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Reynoutria japonica

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.
Carya ovata

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional1 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.
Helophilus fasciatus

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Rare1 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

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