Atlantic Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Atlantic Beach ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in carteret county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Morehead City, Atlantic Beach hosts 508% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 carteret county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Trachymyrmex septentrionalis
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Leptuca pugilator
Atlantic Sand Fiddler Crab
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Monarda punctata
Spotted Beebalm
Ipomoea sagittata
Saltmarsh Morning Glory
Trichonephila clavipes
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese privet
Elaeagnus pungens
Thorny olive
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Vitex rotundifolia
round-leaf chastetree
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Neoscona domiciliorum
Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carteret County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Atlantic Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Atlantic Beachwithin Carteret County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.