Sugar Mountain
Ecosystem Overview
The Sugar Mountain ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in avery county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Avery County nearby has 85% more documented species, Sugar Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 avery county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Platycentropus radiatus
Salvelinus fontinalis
brook trout
Peltigera praetextata
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Huperzia lucidula
shining fir-moss
Goodyera pubescens
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Magnolia fraseri
mountain magnolia
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Ptilium crista-castrensis
Ostrich-Plume Moss
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Erigeron pulchellus
Robin'S-Plantain
Hedera helix
ivy
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Avery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sugar Mountain. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sugar Mountainwithin Avery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.