Gorman

Ecosystem Overview

The Gorman ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Durham County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durham County nearby has 35% more documented species, Gorman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Durham County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

sweet vernal-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex typhina

Common Cattail Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Rare1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+210%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-35% vs. current

Duke Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+183% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6400% vs. current

American Village

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+91% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Durham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+210%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Durham County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-35% vs. current

Duke Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+183% vs. current

Coon Foot Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6400% vs. current

American Village

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+91% vs. current

Old Farm

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Eno Trace

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+3150% vs. current

Treyburn

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Rougemont

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham County

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common5 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Anthoxanthum odoratum

sweet vernal-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex typhina

Common Cattail Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Zephyranthes atamasco

Common1 obs.

Passiflora lutea

yellow passionflower

Common1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus michauxii

Basket Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus pagoda

cherry-bark oak

Rare1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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