Mountainside
Ecosystem Overview
The Mountainside ecosystem supports 24 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 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elizabeth, Mountainside hosts 167% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 19 union county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Viburnum dilatatum
Linden arrowwood
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Japanese Parsley
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
New England Or Michaelmas Daisy
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Entoloma bicolor
Persicaria perfoliata
Asiatic Tearthumb
Camponotus chromaiodes
red carpenter ant
Aquarius remigis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Union County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mountainside. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mountainsidewithin Union County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.