Pine Knoll Shores
Ecosystem Overview
The Pine Knoll Shores ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in carteret county, north carolina, 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. Compared to nearby Morehead City, Pine Knoll Shores hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 carteret county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Vitis rotundifolia
southern fox grape
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Morella cerifera
Wax myrtle
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Rhus copallina
Black Sumac
Armases cinereum
squareback marsh crab
Lonicera sempervirens
Everblooming Honeysuckle
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Panoquina ocola
Ocola Skipper
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Trioza magnoliae
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carteret County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pine Knoll Shores. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pine Knoll Shoreswithin Carteret County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.