Nags Head

Ecosystem Overview

The Nags Head ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Dare 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Dare County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Dare County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common26 obs.

Clepsis peritana

Garden Tortrix

Very Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common15 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common12 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common10 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Common10 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common8 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Occasional8 obs.

Pelochrista robinsonana

Occasional8 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional8 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional7 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Rare7 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare6 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Dare County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Dare County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitty Hawk

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Manteo

Importance: 0.36

44 species

+127% vs. current

Kill Devil Hills

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Hatteras Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Southern Shores

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Dare County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Dare County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Dare County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitty Hawk

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Manteo

Importance: 0.36

44 species

+127% vs. current

Kill Devil Hills

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Hatteras Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Southern Shores

Importance: 0.30

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Dare County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common26 obs.

Clepsis peritana

Garden Tortrix

Very Common17 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Very Common15 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common12 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common10 obs.

Eumarozia malachitana

Sculptured Moth

Common10 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common10 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common8 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common8 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional8 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Occasional8 obs.

Pelochrista robinsonana

Occasional8 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Occasional8 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional7 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Occasional7 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Rare7 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Rare6 obs.

Sparganothis sulfureana

Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth

Rare6 obs.

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