Onslow County

Ecosystem Overview

The Onslow County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County hosts 245% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Onslow County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

+245% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhexia lutea

yellow meadow-beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Very Common4 obs.

Carex striata

Very Common4 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common4 obs.

Stethophyma celatum

Common4 obs.

Tofieldia glabra

Common4 obs.

Orbexilum psoralioides

Common4 obs.

Helianthus heterophyllus

different-leaf sunflower

Common3 obs.

Physostegia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common3 obs.

Eurybia paludosa

southern swamp aster

Occasional3 obs.

Rhynchospora latifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias rubra

red milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum crux-andreae

St.-Peter's-wort

Occasional3 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Rare3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare3 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.43

29 species

+245% vs. current

Swansboro

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

+163% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jacksonville

Importance: 0.43

29 species

+245% vs. current

Swansboro

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holly Ridge

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.23

38 species

+163% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Jacksonville

+245% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhexia lutea

yellow meadow-beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Very Common4 obs.

Carex striata

Very Common4 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Very Common4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common4 obs.

Stethophyma celatum

Common4 obs.

Tofieldia glabra

Common4 obs.

Orbexilum psoralioides

Common4 obs.

Helianthus heterophyllus

different-leaf sunflower

Common3 obs.

Physostegia purpurea

Common3 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Common3 obs.

Eurybia paludosa

southern swamp aster

Occasional3 obs.

Rhynchospora latifolia

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias rubra

red milkweed

Occasional3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum crux-andreae

St.-Peter's-wort

Occasional3 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Rare3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare3 obs.

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Rare3 obs.

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