Carolina Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Carolina Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilmington nearby has 87% more documented species, Carolina Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 9 New Hanover County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Suphisellus gibbulus

Common1 obs.

Rangia cuneata

Atlantic rangia

Common1 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin molly

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Hanover County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

New Hanover County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wetlands High Water Marks

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-61% vs. current

Nhc Arboretum Koi Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Leutze Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Wrightsville Beach

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-87% vs. current

Carolina Beach

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-81% vs. current

Kure Beach

Importance: 0.26

76 species

-83% 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 New Hanover County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Hanover County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-87% vs. current

New Hanover County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wetlands High Water Marks

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-61% vs. current

Nhc Arboretum Koi Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Leutze Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Wrightsville Beach

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-87% vs. current

Carolina Beach

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-81% vs. current

Kure Beach

Importance: 0.26

76 species

-83% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Common2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Suphisellus gibbulus

Common1 obs.

Rangia cuneata

Atlantic rangia

Common1 obs.

Poecilia latipinna

Sailfin molly

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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