Pender County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pender County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Pender 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 The Lake, Pender County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pender County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. The Lake

+0% 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 Common7 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common6 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Very Common5 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Very Common4 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Very Common4 obs.

Pyxidanthera barbulata

Common4 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common3 obs.

Hypericum cistifolium

round-pod St. John's-wort

Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common3 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Occasional3 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Occasional3 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Occasional3 obs.

Iris tridentata

savannah iris

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Occasional3 obs.

Pycnanthemum flexuosum

Appalachian mountain-mint

Occasional3 obs.

Rhexia alifanus

Rare3 obs.

Hyptis alata

desert-lavender

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pender County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+376% 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 Pender County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pender County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Topsail Beach

Importance: 0.26

21 species

+376% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. The Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common7 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common6 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Very Common5 obs.

Pterocaulon pycnostachyum

Very Common4 obs.

Carphephorus tomentosus

Very Common4 obs.

Pyxidanthera barbulata

Common4 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common3 obs.

Hypericum cistifolium

round-pod St. John's-wort

Common3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Common3 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common3 obs.

Berchemia scandens

supplejack

Occasional3 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Occasional3 obs.

Lachnanthes caroliana

Occasional3 obs.

Iris tridentata

savannah iris

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Occasional3 obs.

Pycnanthemum flexuosum

Appalachian mountain-mint

Occasional3 obs.

Rhexia alifanus

Rare3 obs.

Hyptis alata

desert-lavender

Rare3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare3 obs.

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