Southport

Ecosystem Overview

The Southport ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 79% more documented species, Southport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 16 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Common1 obs.

Bolboschoenus robustus

seacoast bulrush

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus hemisphaerica

Darlington oak

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+425% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-52% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-9% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+425% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

-43% 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

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brunswick County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+425% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

-52% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-9% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+425% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

-43% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Brunswick County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common1 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Common1 obs.

Bolboschoenus robustus

seacoast bulrush

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus hemisphaerica

Darlington oak

Common1 obs.

Heliotropium indicum

Indian heliotrope

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional1 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Malvaviscus arboreus

Wax mallow

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Rare1 obs.

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