Morven

Ecosystem Overview

The Morven ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Anson County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anson County nearby has 87% more documented species, Morven offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 8 Anson County County natural areas, placing it in the 13th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 8 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common1 obs.

Elephantopus tomentosus

devil's grandmother

Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-65% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-87% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

-35% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

-7% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+18% 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 Anson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-65% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-87% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

-35% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

-7% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+18% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 8 locations

13th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Heterotheca subaxillaris

Camphorweed

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercusfoliatus

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus angustifolia

sand plum

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common1 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

southern fox grape

Common1 obs.

Elephantopus tomentosus

devil's grandmother

Common1 obs.

Polypremum procumbens

Juniper-leaf

Common1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

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