Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Swain County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Swain County. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
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Compared to 1 nearby locations in Swain County County, North Carolina
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 Swain County County.
The Swain County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Swain 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 Bryson City Reservoir, Swain County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Swain County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Wood Betony
Wild Geranium
Lungwort
Pipevine Swallowtail
Oswego Tea
squawroot
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Moosewood
speckle wood-lily
Painted Trillium
Cutleaf coneflower
Variable Fan-Foot
Seal Salamander
dark-eyed junco
Close-banded Demas
One-Flowered Cancer-Root
Sweet Trillium
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