Sea Isle City
Ecosystem Overview
The Sea Isle City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #8 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Calidris alba
sanderling
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Donax fossor
Chrysodeixis includens
Cutworm moth
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Sterna hirundo
common tern
Lacinipolia laudabilis
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sea Isle City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sea Isle Citywithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.