Tybee Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Tybee Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in chatham county, georgia, 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 9 chatham county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Ipomoea imperati
fiddle-leaf morning-glory
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Neoterebra dislocata
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Calidris alba
sanderling
Busycon carica
Knobbed Whelk
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Nerium oleander
Oleander
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chatham County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Tybee Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tybee Islandwithin Chatham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.