Wildwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Wildwood ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may 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 Cape May County nearby has 71% more documented species, Wildwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 24th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Calidris alba
sanderling
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Polyphylla variolosa
Variegated June Beetle
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Epiaeschna heros
Swamp Darner
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Geranium molle
Dovefoot geranium
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Craspedacusta sowerbii
freshwater jellyfish
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Polygonia interrogationis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wildwood. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wildwoodwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.