Locations in Carteret County, North Carolina
Species in Carteret County
Common Species in Carteret County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Neoterebra dislocata
Argopecten gibbus
Calico scallop
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Neverita duplicata
Sharkeye Moonsnail
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Pinus palustris
longleaf pine
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Busycon carica
Knobbed Whelk
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Lamarcka imbricata
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Pagurus longicarpus
Long-Clawed Hermit Crab
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Carteret County
Explore 18 documented locations in Carteret County, North Carolina. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (4 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (5 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (6 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Carteret County's natural heritage.