Fuquay-varina

Ecosystem Overview

The Fuquay-varina ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Wake County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 45% more documented species, Fuquay-varina offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 31 Wake County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common39 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common18 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common14 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wake County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+17% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+120% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-18% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+588% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+22% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+28% 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 Wake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wake County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+17% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+120% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-18% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+588% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+22% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

+28% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common39 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common18 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common14 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Common2 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris feriarum

Upland Chorus Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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