Spruce Pine

Ecosystem Overview

The Spruce Pine ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Mitchell County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mitchell County nearby has 81% more documented species, Spruce Pine offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Mitchell 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Dasylophia anguina

Black-Spotted Prominent Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common1 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Angled Burr Cucumber

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Bakersville

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+375% 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 Mitchell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mitchell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mitchell County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-81% vs. current

Bakersville

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+375% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mitchell County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Very Common2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Dasylophia anguina

Black-Spotted Prominent Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common1 obs.

Sicyos angulatus

Angled Burr Cucumber

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Rare1 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Rare1 obs.

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