Johnston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnston 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 Clayton, Johnston County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Johnston County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Clayton

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common68 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common47 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common44 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common17 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common17 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common16 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common10 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common8 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional7 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional5 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.29

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 Johnston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clayton

Importance: 0.40

21 species

+376% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.29

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 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. Clayton

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common68 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common47 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common44 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common26 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common17 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common17 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common16 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common10 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common8 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional7 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional6 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional5 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Occasional5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

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