Kill Devil Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Kill Devil Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #3 for species diversity among 8 dare county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Gastrophryne carolinensis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
Cnidoscolus stimulosus
bull-nettle
Scaphiopus holbrookii
Eastern Spadefoot
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Callicarpa americana
French-mulberry
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Monarda punctata
Spotted Beebalm
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Salvia lyrata
lyre-leaf sage
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
Acris gryllus
Southern Cricket Frog
Opuntia drummondii
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kill Devil Hills. 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 Kill Devil Hillswithin Dare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.