Polk County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk 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 Adger, Polk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Adger

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium simile

Sweet White Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Robin'S-Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Viola rotundifolia

Round-Leaf Violet

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Hydrangea radiata

silverleaf hydrangea

Occasional3 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare2 obs.

Trillium rugelii

Illscented Wakerobin

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Adger

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium cuneatum

Sweet Betsy

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium simile

Sweet White Trillium

Very Common6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Erigeron pulchellus

Robin'S-Plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Viola rotundifolia

Round-Leaf Violet

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Hydrangea radiata

silverleaf hydrangea

Occasional3 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Cubelium concolor

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare2 obs.

Trillium rugelii

Illscented Wakerobin

Rare2 obs.

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