Morrisville

Ecosystem Overview

The Morrisville ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Wake County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 53% more documented species, Morrisville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 Wake County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Rare1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-53% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-53% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-15% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+88% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-30% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+4% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+9% 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 Wake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-53% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-53% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-15% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+88% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-30% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+488% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+4% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+9% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Rare1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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