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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Holly Fern

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Rosy Maple Moth
Ebony Spleenwort


Tulip-Tree Beauty
American Beech
American Hepatica
Tuliptree

Hebrew Moth

Stave Oak

Bent-Line Gray
Luna Moth

Muscadine Grape

Baltimore Snout
Spoonwood


Red Oak
Mottled Pipsissewa
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lee County County, North Carolina
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 Lee County County.
The Sanford ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Lee County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lee County, Sanford hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Lee County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.