Alleghany County
Ecosystem Overview
The Alleghany County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in alleghany 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 Willis Lake, Alleghany County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 alleghany county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Dianthus armeria
deptford pink
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Smilax glauca
Catbrier
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Magnolia fraseri
mountain magnolia
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Setophaga virens
Black-Throated Green Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Pine Warbler
Carex gynandra
Mountain Fringed Sedge
Asteromyia carbonifera
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge
Phytomyza loewii
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Monochamus notatus
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alleghany County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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