Ocracoke Historic District

Ecosystem Overview

The Ocracoke Historic District ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hyde County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hyde County, Ocracoke Historic District hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #69 for species diversity among 100 Hyde County County natural areas, placing it in the 31th 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

#69

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#69 of 100 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Hyde County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common8.31 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common5.46 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Nutria

Very Common4.8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common4 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

Horseshoe Crab

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Common1.6 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common1.55 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

Sea Oxeye

Occasional1.55 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional1.12 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Spotted Beet Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hyde County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+1% vs. current

Swanquarter Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Gull Rock Game Land

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% 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

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hyde County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

+1% vs. current

Swanquarter Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Gull Rock Game Land

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-6% vs. current

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-4% vs. current

Ocracoke

Importance: 0.70

74 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Sesbania punicea

Rattlebox

Very Common8.31 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Very Common5.46 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Nutria

Very Common4.8 obs.

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis

Very Common4 obs.

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Dione vanillae

Gulf Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Common2 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

Catbrier

Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

Horseshoe Crab

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea sagittata

Saltmarsh Morning Glory

Common1.6 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common1.55 obs.

Borrichia frutescens

Sea Oxeye

Occasional1.55 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Occasional1.12 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Occasional1 obs.

Hymenia perspectalis

Spotted Beet Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax Myrtle

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Coral Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Ilex vomitoria

Yaupon Holly

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#69

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#69 of 100 locations

31th percentile for diversity

vs. Hyde County

+1% species diversity