Ocracoke Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Ocracoke Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in hyde 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 4 hyde county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Myocastor coypus
Coypu, Nutria
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Smilax auriculata
wild bamboo
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Calidris canutus
red knot
Haematopus palliatus
American Oystercatcher
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Ipomoea sagittata
Saltmarsh Morning Glory
Ammospiza maritima
Seaside Sparrow
Rhopilema verrilli
mushroom jellyfish
Croton punctatus
Beach-tea
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hyde County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Ocracoke Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ocracoke Islandwithin Hyde County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.