Avery County

Ecosystem Overview

The Avery County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Avery County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Kawahna, Avery County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Avery County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kawahna

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Kalmia buxifolia

sandmyrtle

Very Common23 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Very Common13 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon montanus

Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common9 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common8 obs.

Vaccinium erythrocarpum

bearberry

Common8 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common8 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Common7 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Common7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional7 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional7 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional6 obs.

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Occasional6 obs.

Xerophyllum asphodeloides

turkey-beard

Occasional6 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Rare6 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare5 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Avery County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Banner Elk

Importance: 0.29

25 species

+300% vs. current

Newland

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sugar Mountain

Importance: 0.24

15 species

+567% 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 Avery County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Avery County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Banner Elk

Importance: 0.29

25 species

+300% vs. current

Newland

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sugar Mountain

Importance: 0.24

15 species

+567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kawahna

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Kalmia buxifolia

sandmyrtle

Very Common23 obs.

Sorbus americana

Roundwood

Very Common13 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon montanus

Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common9 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common8 obs.

Vaccinium erythrocarpum

bearberry

Common8 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common8 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Common7 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Common7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional7 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional7 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional6 obs.

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Occasional6 obs.

Xerophyllum asphodeloides

turkey-beard

Occasional6 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Rare6 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare5 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare5 obs.

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