Garner

Ecosystem Overview

The Garner ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Wake County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 75% more documented species, Garner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 31 Wake County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Very Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Rare1 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

-47% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-55% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-63% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+213% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-44% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-42% 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

-57%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-75% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

-47% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-55% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-63% vs. current

Knightdale

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+213% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-44% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-42% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 31 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Very Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common1 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Rare1 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare1 obs.

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