Ocean Isle Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Ocean Isle Beach ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 63% more documented species, Ocean Isle Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Very Common5 obs.

Bairdiella chrysoura

Silver perch

Very Common4 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common3 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common3 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Common3 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common2 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Atlantic croaker

Occasional1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare1 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+825% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-16% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+61% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+76% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+825% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-63% 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

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+825% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-16% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+61% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+76% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+825% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-63% 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 Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common5 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Very Common5 obs.

Bairdiella chrysoura

Silver perch

Very Common4 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common3 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common3 obs.

Lagodon rhomboides

Porgy

Common3 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common2 obs.

Passerina ciris

Painted Bunting

Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Micropogonias undulatus

Atlantic croaker

Occasional1 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare1 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Rare1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

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