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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Poke
Sacred Bamboo
House Sparrow
Common Buckeye
Black Swallowtail
Bald Cypress
Great Egret
Monarch
Gulf Fritillary

Ocola Skipper
Green Anole
Fiery Skipper
Chinese Tallow
Silverspotted Skipper
Sunflower
Tiger Swallowtail

Japanese Netvein Hollyfern

Spider Brake

Horace'S Duskywing
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Hanover County County, North Carolina
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 New Hanover County County.
The Wilmington ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby New Hanover County, Wilmington hosts 3% more species diversity.