Southern Shores
Ecosystem Overview
The Southern Shores ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #2 for species diversity among 8 dare 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.
Achelous gibbesii
Persephona aquilonaris
Ovalipes ocellatus
Ocellate Lady Crab
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Ilyanassa trivittata
Three-Line Mudsnail
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Bibio femoratus
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Cancer irroratus
Rock Crab
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Busycotypus canaliculatus
channeled whelk
Emerita talpoida
Mole Crab
Neacoryphus bicrucis
Megalopyge opercularis
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Lunarca ovalis
Blood Ark
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Metcalfa pruinosa
Citrus Flatid Planthopper
Acanalonia servillei
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southern Shores. 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 Southern Shoreswithin Dare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.