Black Mountain
Ecosystem Overview
The Black Mountain ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in buncombe county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Buncombe County nearby has 49% more documented species, Black Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 buncombe county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Setophaga caerulescens
Black-Throated Blue Warbler
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Acronicta americana
American Dagger
Scolia dubia
Desmocerus palliatus
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Oecanthus niveus
narrow-winged tree cricket
Natada nasoni
Araneus saevus
Catocala ilia
Ilia Underwing
Nadata gibbosa
Yellowlined Caterpillar
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Micrathena sagittata
Orb Weavers
Neoscona arabesca
orb weavers
Physocephala tibialis
Common Eastern Physocephala
Armadillidium nasatum
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Cotinis nitida
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Buncombe County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Black Mountain. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Black Mountainwithin Buncombe County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.