Craven County

Ecosystem Overview

The Craven County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Craven 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 New Bern, Craven County hosts 170% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Craven County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. New Bern

+170% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common7 obs.

Centrarchus macropterus

Flier

Very Common6 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common6 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Ilex coriacea

large gallberry

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common4 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Common4 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common4 obs.

Pinus serotina

marsh pine

Common4 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional3 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Rare3 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Rare3 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craven County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

New Bern

Importance: 0.45

37 species

+170% vs. current

Great Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Vanceboro

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bridgeton

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Craven County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Craven County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

New Bern

Importance: 0.45

37 species

+170% vs. current

Great Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Vanceboro

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bridgeton

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. New Bern

+170% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common7 obs.

Centrarchus macropterus

Flier

Very Common6 obs.

Sabal minor

bush palmetto

Very Common6 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Ilex coriacea

large gallberry

Common4 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Common4 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Common4 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common4 obs.

Pinus serotina

marsh pine

Common4 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Chamaecyparis thyoides

White Cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Smilax bona-nox

bullbrier

Occasional3 obs.

Arundinaria tecta

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Rare3 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Rare3 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Rare3 obs.

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