Ocean City
Ecosystem Overview
The Ocean City 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 #9 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Calidris alba
sanderling
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Donax fossor
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Sterna hirundo
common tern
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Spisula solidissima
Atlantic Surf Clam
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Busycon carica
Knobbed Whelk
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ocean City. 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 Ocean Citywithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.