MacOn County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon 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 Emory, MacOn County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Emory

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common29 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common22 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common22 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common18 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common18 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common17 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Common17 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common17 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common16 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Common16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional15 obs.

Percina evides

Gilt darter

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional15 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional13 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare13 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ravenel Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ravenel Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Emory

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common29 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common22 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common22 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common18 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common18 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common17 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Common17 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common17 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common16 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Common16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional15 obs.

Percina evides

Gilt darter

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional15 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional13 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare13 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Rare13 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare13 obs.

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