Leland

Ecosystem Overview

The Leland ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 56% more documented species, Leland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 16 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common4 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Rare1 obs.

Heilipus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+91% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+110% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-56% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

+19% 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 Brunswick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brunswick County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+91% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+110% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-56% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

+19% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 16 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common4 obs.

Neoscona domiciliorum

Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Polistes annularis

Rare1 obs.

Heilipus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

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