North Topsail Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The North Topsail Beach ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in onslow county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jacksonville, North Topsail Beach hosts 31% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 onslow county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Lamarcka imbricata
Noetia ponderosa
Ponderous Ark
Oliva sayana
lettered olive
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Uniola paniculata
seaside-oats
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Fundulus heteroclitus
Killifish
Chione elevata
Erythrodiplax berenice
Seaside Dragonlet
Chelonibia testudinaria
Clibanarius vittatus
Arenaeus cribrarius
Speckled Crab
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Mulinia lateralis
dwarf surfclam
Dinocardium robustum
Atlantic giant cockle
Trachycardium egmontianum
Florida Pricklycockle
Mercenaria mercenaria
hard shell
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Onslow County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near North Topsail Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement North Topsail Beachwithin Onslow County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.