Newport

Ecosystem Overview

The Newport ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Carteret County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Morehead City, Newport hosts 115% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 12 Carteret County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morehead City

+115% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Xyris caroliniana

Carolina Yelloweyed Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Xyris ambigua

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus pelocarpus

brown-fruited rush

Very Common1 obs.

Zigadenus glaberrimus

sandbog death camas

Very Common1 obs.

Triantha racemosa

Common1 obs.

Pyxidanthera barbulata

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium crassifolium

creeping blueberry

Common1 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Common1 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Common1 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Common1 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Occasional1 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Occasional1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional1 obs.

Morella caroliniensis

Wax-Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola pilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum tenuifolium

Rare1 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Rare1 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehead City

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+115% vs. current

Beaufort

Importance: 0.42

47 species

-40% vs. current

Carteret County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Patsy Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Lily Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Atlantic Beach

Importance: 0.30

79 species

-65% vs. current

Emerald Isle

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-72% vs. current

Pine Knoll Shores

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-72% 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 Carteret County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morehead City

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+115% vs. current

Beaufort

Importance: 0.42

47 species

-40% vs. current

Carteret County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Patsy Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Lily Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Atlantic Beach

Importance: 0.30

79 species

-65% vs. current

Emerald Isle

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-72% vs. current

Pine Knoll Shores

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-72% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 12 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morehead City

+115% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Xyris caroliniana

Carolina Yelloweyed Grass

Very Common1 obs.

Xyris ambigua

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus pelocarpus

brown-fruited rush

Very Common1 obs.

Zigadenus glaberrimus

sandbog death camas

Very Common1 obs.

Triantha racemosa

Common1 obs.

Pyxidanthera barbulata

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium crassifolium

creeping blueberry

Common1 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Common1 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Common1 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Common1 obs.

Carphephorus paniculatus

Occasional1 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Occasional1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional1 obs.

Morella caroliniensis

Wax-Myrtle

Occasional1 obs.

Gratiola pilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum tenuifolium

Rare1 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Rare1 obs.

Euphoria sepulcralis

Rare1 obs.

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