Moore County

Ecosystem Overview

The Moore County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Moore 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 Southern Pines, Moore County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Moore County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Southern Pines

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common21 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common21 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Very Common20 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common17 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common16 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common13 obs.

Cirsium repandum

Common13 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Common13 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Common12 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common12 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common11 obs.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Eastern Poison-Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Occasional11 obs.

Hypericum lloydii

Occasional11 obs.

Euphorbia curtisii

Occasional10 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional9 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Occasional9 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Rare9 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Rare8 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Moore County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Southern Pines

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Southern Pines Waterworks

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pages Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

48 species

+108% vs. current

Powells Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 Moore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Moore County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Southern Pines

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Pinehurst

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Southern Pines Waterworks

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pages Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

48 species

+108% vs. current

Powells Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Southern Pines

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Very Common21 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common21 obs.

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Very Common20 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common17 obs.

Quercus laevis

Turkey Oak

Very Common16 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common13 obs.

Cirsium repandum

Common13 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Common13 obs.

Lyonia mariana

staggerbush

Common12 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Common12 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

yellowwood

Common11 obs.

Toxicodendron pubescens

Eastern Poison-Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Baptisia cinerea

Occasional11 obs.

Hypericum lloydii

Occasional11 obs.

Euphorbia curtisii

Occasional10 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional9 obs.

Gelsemium sempervirens

gelsemium

Occasional9 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Rare9 obs.

Lupinus diffusus

Oak Ridge Lupine

Rare8 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Rare8 obs.

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