Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canton ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Haywood County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Waynesville, Canton hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Haywood County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Lacinipolia laudabilis

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Haywood County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+200% vs. current

Haywood County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

-42% vs. current

Maggie Valley

Importance: 0.27

13 species

+154% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+1550% 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 Haywood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Haywood County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+200% vs. current

Haywood County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

-42% vs. current

Maggie Valley

Importance: 0.27

13 species

+154% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+1550% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Lacinipolia laudabilis

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Rare1 obs.

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