New Bern
Ecosystem Overview
The New Bern ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in craven 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 Craven County nearby has 63% more documented species, New Bern offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 craven county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Polistes exclamans
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Zelus longipes
Milkweed Assassin Bug
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Passiflora incarnata
maypop
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Baccharis halimifolia
Eastern baccharis
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Craven County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near New Bern. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement New Bernwithin Craven County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.