Margate City

Ecosystem Overview

The Margate City ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Margate City hosts 22% more species diversity. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 26 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common23 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common22 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common5 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common4 obs.

Leiostomus xanthurus

Spot Croaker

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Columba livia

rock dove

Occasional2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare2 obs.

Bairdiella chrysoura

Silver perch

Rare2 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atlantic County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+22% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+4% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+139% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Atlantic County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atlantic County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+22% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+4% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-45% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+139% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1733% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-45% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 26 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+22% species diversity

Mole Crab

Rare2 obs.

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