Wilkes County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilkes County ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Broyhill, Wilkes County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wilkes County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Broyhill

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common8 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-orange

Very Common4 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common2 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Cameraria guttifinitella

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Eurycea wilderae

Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional2 obs.

Mycosphaerella colorata

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Rare2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Rare2 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wilkes County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkesboro

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3000% 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 Wilkes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Wilkes County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkesboro

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Broyhill

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common8 obs.

Citrus trifoliata

Japanese Bitter-orange

Very Common4 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common2 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Cameraria guttifinitella

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Eurycea wilderae

Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional2 obs.

Mycosphaerella colorata

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Rare2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Rare2 obs.

Strangalepta abbreviata

Rare1 obs.

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