Topsail Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Topsail Beach ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in pender county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pender County nearby has 79% more documented species, Topsail Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 pender county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Monochamus carolinensis
Carolina Pine Sawyer
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Ocypode quadrata
Atlantic ghost crab
Arenaeus cribrarius
Speckled Crab
Stomolophus meleagris
cannonball jelly
Tagelus plebeius
stout tagelus
Menticirrhus littoralis
Kingfish
Calidris alba
sanderling
Hydrocotyle bonariensis
Borrichia frutescens
sea oxeye
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Donax fossor
Littoraria irrorata
Smilax auriculata
wild bamboo
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pender County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Topsail Beachwithin Pender County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.