Brunswick County

Ecosystem Overview

The Brunswick County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Shallotte, Brunswick County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Brunswick County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Shallotte

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common27 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common20 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Very Common15 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common14 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common14 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common14 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common12 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Common12 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional11 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Occasional11 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional11 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional10 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Occasional10 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional10 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Rare10 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Rare10 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+376% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

+170% 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 Brunswick County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Shallotte

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Leland

Importance: 0.39

44 species

+127% vs. current

Holden Beach

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Orton Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Southport

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+376% vs. current

Calabash

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocean Isle Beach

Importance: 0.28

37 species

+170% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Shallotte

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common27 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common20 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common16 obs.

Uniola paniculata

seaside-oats

Very Common15 obs.

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Very Common14 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common14 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common14 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Common14 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common12 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Common12 obs.

Anadara brasiliana

Common12 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional11 obs.

Lunarca ovalis

Blood Ark

Occasional11 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional11 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional10 obs.

Neoterebra dislocata

Occasional10 obs.

Leptuca pugilator

Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab

Occasional10 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Rare10 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Rare10 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare9 obs.

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