Cape May
Ecosystem Overview
The Cape May ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may county, new jersey, 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 #4 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Spisula solidissima
Atlantic Surf Clam
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Opuntia humifusa
devil's-tongue
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Calidris alba
sanderling
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Cape May. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cape Maywithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.