Bethany Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Bethany Beach ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in sussex county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewes nearby has 14% more documented species, Bethany Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Strophostyles helvola
Trailing Wild Bean
Clematis terniflora
Sweet autumn virginsbower
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Ganoderma curtisii
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Laccaria trullissata
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Euphorbia polygonifolia
Seaside Spurge
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Poanes viator
Broad-Winged Skipper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sussex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bethany Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bethany Beachwithin Sussex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.