Manteo

Ecosystem Overview

The Manteo ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Dare 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 Dare County nearby has 56% more documented species, Manteo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 8 Dare County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 8 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dare 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 Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Trichiurus lepturus

Hairtail

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Rhynchomitra microrhina

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia oxalidis

Oxalis Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dare County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kitty Hawk

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Nags Head

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kill Devil Hills

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-56% vs. current

Hatteras Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-56% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-56% vs. current

Southern Shores

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-56% 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 Dare County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dare County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kitty Hawk

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Nags Head

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-56% vs. current

Kill Devil Hills

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-56% vs. current

Hatteras Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-56% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-56% vs. current

Southern Shores

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-56% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 8 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Dare County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

yaupon

Very Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Trichiurus lepturus

Hairtail

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common1 obs.

Rhynchomitra microrhina

Common1 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus palustris

marsh rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia oxalidis

Oxalis Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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