Hyde County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hyde County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Hyde County, North Carolina, 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. Compared to nearby Ocracoke, Hyde County hosts 100% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hyde County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocracoke

+100% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common16 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common5 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common4 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional3 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Rare3 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Rare3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hyde County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Mattamuskeet

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ocracoke Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hyde County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hyde County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Mattamuskeet

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ocracoke Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ocracoke

+100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common16 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common9 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common9 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Common5 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common4 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional3 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional3 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Rare3 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Rare3 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare3 obs.

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