Hatteras Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Hatteras Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in dare 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. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 8 dare county County natural areas, placing it in the 13th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Leucophaeus atricilla
Laughing Gull
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Calidris alba
sanderling
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Ilex vomitoria
yaupon
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Opuntia drummondii
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Cygnus columbianus
whistling swan
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hatteras Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hatteras Islandwithin Dare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.