How many invasive species are in the Hudson River?


How many invasive species are in the Hudson River? The Hudson River is home to over 115 non-native plant and animal species.


How many species live in the Hudson River?

With fresh water upriver and saltwater at New York City, the Hudson River estuary and its watershed (tributaries) are home to more than 200 fish species. So far, 70 different types of fish have been recorded during the annual counts.


What species are in the Hudson River?

Turtles, snakes, bats, frogs, salamanders, birds of prey, songbirds, waterfowl, mollusks, butterflies, old-growth trees, and unique freshwater tidal wetlands are a few examples of an extensive list that describes the biodiversity of the greater Hudson River Estuary ecosystem.