Rehoboth Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Rehoboth Beach 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 #5 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Pseudemys rubriventris
Eastern Redbelly Turtle
Butorides virescens
green heron
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Cyprinus carpio
common carp, carp
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sussex County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rehoboth Beach. 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 Rehoboth Beachwithin Sussex County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.