Ocracoke Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Ocracoke Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Hyde 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Hyde 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hyde County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common3 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Common2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional2 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Rhopilema verrilli

mushroom jellyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Croton punctatus

Beach-tea

Rare2 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hyde County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hyde County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Mattamuskeet

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Hyde County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hyde County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hyde County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.35

50 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Mattamuskeet

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hyde County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Very Common5 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common5 obs.

Gaillardia pulchella

firewheel

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax auriculata

wild bamboo

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common3 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Common2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common2 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Oliva sayana

lettered olive

Common2 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

sea oxeye

Common2 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrocotyle bonariensis

Occasional2 obs.

Numenius phaeopus

whimbrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Rhopilema verrilli

mushroom jellyfish

Occasional2 obs.

Croton punctatus

Beach-tea

Rare2 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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