Southern Pines

Ecosystem Overview

The Southern Pines ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Moore 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. While Moore County nearby has 67% more documented species, Southern Pines offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Moore County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrausta laticlavia

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes dion

Dion Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional1 obs.

Liatris cokeri

Rare1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare1 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Moore County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+725% vs. current

Southern Pines Waterworks

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+267% vs. current

Pages Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

48 species

-31% vs. current

Powells Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+200% 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 Moore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Moore County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Moore County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+725% vs. current

Southern Pines Waterworks

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+267% vs. current

Pages Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

48 species

-31% vs. current

Powells Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+200% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Moore County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrausta laticlavia

Very Common1 obs.

Euphyes dion

Dion Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional1 obs.

Liatris cokeri

Rare1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare1 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Rare1 obs.

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