Longport
Ecosystem Overview
The Longport ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in atlantic county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Atlantic City nearby has 42% more documented species, Longport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 26 atlantic county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lance-Leaved Tickseed
Solanum emulans
eastern black nightshade
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Anomia simplex
Common Jingle Shell
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Atlantic County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Longport. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Longportwithin Atlantic County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.