Ravenel Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ravenel Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Macon County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Macon County nearby has 87% more documented species, Ravenel Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Macon County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Lactarius peckii

Common1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Macon County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+117% 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 Macon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Macon County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

MacOn County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Emory

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+117% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cliffside Lake

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+117% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Macon County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common3 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Parnassia asarifolia

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Lactarius peckii

Common1 obs.

Pseudemys concinna

River Cooter

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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