Fayetteville

Ecosystem Overview

The Fayetteville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #104 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#104

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#104 of 534 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dioxyna thomae

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta flaviventris

Occasional2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Onthophagus hecate

Scooped Scarab

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#104

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#104 of 534 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common3 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common3 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional2 obs.

Lerema accius

Clouded Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Occasional2 obs.

Schistocerca obscura

Obscure Bird Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dioxyna thomae

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta flaviventris

Occasional2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Onthophagus hecate

Scooped Scarab

Rare2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare2 obs.

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