Jacksonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Jacksonville ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Onslow 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. While Onslow County nearby has 71% more documented species, Jacksonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Onslow 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Onslow County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Bolboschoenus robustus

seacoast bulrush

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Onslow County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Onslow County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Swansboro

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+314% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2800% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-24% vs. current

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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 Onslow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Onslow County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Onslow County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-71% vs. current

Swansboro

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+314% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+2800% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-24% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Onslow County

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common1 obs.

Atlides halesus

Great Purple Hairstreak

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge argyrobapta

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Bolboschoenus robustus

seacoast bulrush

Common1 obs.

Nothoscordum bivalve

false garlic

Occasional1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Pueraria montana

kudzu

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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