Wildwood Crest

Ecosystem Overview

The Wildwood Crest ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape May County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cape May County nearby has 33% more documented species, Wildwood Crest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 21 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-33% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common28 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common22 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common7 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Common5 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Common5 obs.

Donax fossor

Common5 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common4 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Microbembex monodonta

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Occasional2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+131% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% 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 Cape May County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cape May County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape May County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-33% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-33% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+131% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-33% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 21 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common28 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common22 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common7 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Common5 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Common5 obs.

Donax fossor

Common5 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common4 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Microbembex monodonta

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Neverita duplicata

Sharkeye Moonsnail

Occasional2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

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