Ventnor City

Ecosystem Overview

The Ventnor City ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Ventnor City hosts 67% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common3 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+67% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-25% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+42% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+226% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-25% 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

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+67% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-25% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+42% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+226% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2400% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-25% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 26 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common12 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common3 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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