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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Halloween Pennant
Four-Spotted Pennant
Seaside Dragonlet
Rambur'S Forktail
Eastern Cottontail
Woodbine
Sand Crab
Baccharis
Needham'S Skimmer

Rugosa Rose
Mottled Pipsissewa
Great Blue Heron

Creeping-Pear
Green Clearwing
Horseshoe Crab
Catbrier
Red-Winged Blackbird
Mute Swan

Bay Nettle
Snapping Turtle
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Delaware
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 Sussex County County.
The South Bethany ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sussex County, South Bethany hosts 3% more species diversity. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Sussex County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.