Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Asheville. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Asheville. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
The Asheville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asian Bittersweet
Many-Flower Rose
Japanese honeysuckle
American pokeweed
Tree of heaven
Grey squirrel
Virginia-creeper
yellow-flowered strawberry
Harlequin ladybird
white holly
White Pine
poison ivy
American Sycamore
red clover
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Tulip Poplar
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
American Black Bear
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