Swansboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Swansboro ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Onslow County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jacksonville nearby has 76% more documented species, Swansboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Onslow County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.43

29 species

-76% vs. current

Onslow County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+600% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+600% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-82% 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 Onslow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.43

29 species

-76% vs. current

Onslow County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+600% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+600% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

-82% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Stomolophus meleagris

cannonball jelly

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus virginiana

Southern Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Stachys floridana

Florida betony

Very Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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