Wadesboro Municipal Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Wadesboro Municipal Lake ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in anson county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anson County nearby has 63% more documented species, Wadesboro Municipal Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 anson 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 37 total documented species.
Sagittaria latifolia
Broadleaf arrowhead
Hydrolea quadrivalvis
Hypericum mutilum
Dwarf St. Johnswort
Selaginella apoda
Murdannia keisak
Wartremoving herb
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Rhododendron periclymenoides
Pinxterbloom Azalea
Apios americana
Wild Bean
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrotfeather
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Perfoliate Thoroughwort
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Lobelia puberula
purple dewdrop
Ludwigia peploides
Water primrose
Ludwigia leptocarpa
Coleataenia rigidula
Redtop Panicum
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Azolla caroliniana
Carolina mosquitofern
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Anson County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wadesboro Municipal Lakewithin Anson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.