Harnett County

Ecosystem Overview

The Harnett County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Harnett 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 Dunn, Harnett County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Harnett County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dunn

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Very Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common3 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Phacelia covillei

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional3 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional3 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harnett County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Dunn

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lillington

Importance: 0.32

62 species

+61% 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 Harnett County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Harnett County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Dunn

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lillington

Importance: 0.32

62 species

+61% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dunn

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Very Common4 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common3 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common3 obs.

Phacelia covillei

Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Occasional3 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional3 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare2 obs.

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