Sea Isle City

Ecosystem Overview

The Sea Isle City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Cape May County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 21 Cape May County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common14 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Very Common7 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common7 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common6 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common6 obs.

Donax fossor

Common4 obs.

Chrysodeixis includens

Cutworm moth

Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional3 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional3 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Occasional3 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Occasional3 obs.

Lacinipolia laudabilis

Rare2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+10%

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

0% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+10%

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

0% vs. current

Ocean City

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Cape May

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.37

29 species

+245% vs. current

Middle Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Lower Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dennis Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Upper Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape May County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common14 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Very Common7 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common7 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common6 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common6 obs.

Donax fossor

Common4 obs.

Chrysodeixis includens

Cutworm moth

Common4 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional3 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional3 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Occasional3 obs.

Ovalipes ocellatus

Ocellate Lady Crab

Occasional3 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Occasional3 obs.

Lacinipolia laudabilis

Rare2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare2 obs.

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