Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Hampton Lake, Jackson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hampton Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common27 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common21 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common20 obs.

Houstonia serpyllifolia

Very Common18 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common16 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Common16 obs.

Selaginella tortipila

Common14 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common13 obs.

Ellida caniplaga

Linden Prominent

Common13 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common12 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional12 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Occasional12 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional12 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional11 obs.

Krigia montana

Occasional11 obs.

Diervilla sessilifolia

bush-honeysuckle

Occasional11 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare11 obs.

Euplexia benesimilis

American Angle Shades Moth

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Glenville

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sylva

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Dillsboro

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lupton Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Glenville

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sylva

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Dillsboro

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Webster

Importance: 0.23

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lupton Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hampton Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common27 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common21 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common20 obs.

Houstonia serpyllifolia

Very Common18 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common16 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Common16 obs.

Selaginella tortipila

Common14 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common13 obs.

Ellida caniplaga

Linden Prominent

Common13 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common12 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Strawberry-Shrub

Occasional12 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Occasional12 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Occasional12 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Occasional11 obs.

Krigia montana

Occasional11 obs.

Diervilla sessilifolia

bush-honeysuckle

Occasional11 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare11 obs.

Euplexia benesimilis

American Angle Shades Moth

Rare11 obs.

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