Yancey County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yancey County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Yancey 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 Burnsville, Yancey County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Yancey County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnsville

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common19 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Very Common13 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common11 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common11 obs.

Locust Twig Borer Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional7 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare7 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Rare7 obs.

Habrosyne scripta

Lettered Habrosyne Moth

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnsville

Importance: 0.28

14 species

+614% 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 Yancey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnsville

Importance: 0.28

14 species

+614% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnsville

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common19 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Very Common13 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common11 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common11 obs.

Locust Twig Borer Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional7 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Rare7 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Rare7 obs.

Habrosyne scripta

Lettered Habrosyne Moth

Rare7 obs.

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