Knightdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Knightdale ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Wake County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 92% more documented species, Knightdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 31 Wake County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 31 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-bean

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

-83% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-85% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

-68% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-88% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-82% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-81% 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

-87%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wake County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Apex

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Morrisville

Importance: 0.41

47 species

-83% vs. current

Fuquay-varina

Importance: 0.40

55 species

-85% vs. current

Garner

Importance: 0.40

25 species

-68% vs. current

Holly Springs

Importance: 0.40

67 species

-88% vs. current

Lake Johnson

Importance: 0.35

45 species

-82% vs. current

Yates Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

43 species

-81% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 31 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Wake County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Senna obtusifolia

Java-bean

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common1 obs.

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