Ocean Isle Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Ocean Isle Beach ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in brunswick county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brunswick County nearby has 63% more documented species, Ocean Isle Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 brunswick county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Leptuca pugilator
Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab
Bairdiella chrysoura
Silver perch
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Lagodon rhomboides
Porgy
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Passerina ciris
Painted Bunting
Brachymesia gravida
Four-spotted Pennant
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Zelus longipes
Milkweed Assassin Bug
Micropogonias undulatus
Atlantic croaker
Sigmodon hispidus
Hispid Cotton Rat
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Calidris canutus
red knot
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brunswick County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ocean Isle Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ocean Isle Beachwithin Brunswick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.