Maggie Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Maggie Valley ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Haywood 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. Compared to nearby Waynesville, Maggie Valley hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Haywood County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+18% vs. current

Haywood County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

-77% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.30

33 species

-61% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+550% 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

-68%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Waynesville

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+18% vs. current

Haywood County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Junaluska

Importance: 0.35

57 species

-77% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.30

33 species

-61% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+550% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesville

+18% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Very Common1 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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