Wildwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Wildwood ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape May County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cape May County nearby has 71% more documented species, Wildwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 21 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-71% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Polyphylla variolosa

Variegated June Beetle

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Craspedacusta sowerbii

freshwater jellyfish

Rare1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

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

-71% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Bunker Pond

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-67% 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

-71%

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

-71% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-71% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-71% vs. current

Bunker Pond

Importance: 0.35

88 species

-67% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 21 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common4 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Polyphylla variolosa

Variegated June Beetle

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common1 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Craspedacusta sowerbii

freshwater jellyfish

Rare1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

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