Lewes
Ecosystem Overview
The Lewes ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in sussex county, delaware, 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 #3 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Ligia exotica
Littoraria irrorata
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Butorides virescens
green heron
Pseudemys rubriventris
Eastern Redbelly Turtle
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sussex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lewes. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Leweswithin Sussex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.