Wildwood Crest
Ecosystem Overview
The Wildwood Crest ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in cape may county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cape May County nearby has 33% more documented species, Wildwood Crest offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 21 cape may county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Argopecten irradians
Bay Scallop
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Donax fossor
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Spisula solidissima
Atlantic Surf Clam
Calidris alba
sanderling
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Microbembex monodonta
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Pagurus pollicaris
Flatclaw Hermit
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cape May County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wildwood Crest. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wildwood Crestwithin Cape May County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.