Ocracoke
Ecosystem Overview
The Ocracoke ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in hyde county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hyde County nearby has 50% more documented species, Ocracoke offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 hyde county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Anicla infecta
Green Cutworm Moth
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula vibrans
Great Blue Skimmer
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Aedes taeniorhynchus
Black Salt Marsh Mosquito
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Hymenia perspectalis
Zelus longipes
Milkweed Assassin Bug
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Kukulcania hibernalis
crevice weaver
Stagmomantis carolina
Clibanarius vittatus
Hemiscolopendra marginata
Cycloneda sanguinea
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hyde County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Ocracoke. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ocracokewithin Hyde County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.