Murphy
Ecosystem Overview
The Murphy ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in cherokee county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cherokee County nearby has 80% more documented species, Murphy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 cherokee 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 17 total documented species.
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Psychomorpha epimenis
Grapevine Epimenis Moth
Hypochilus pococki
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Leptogium cyanescens
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Pinus virginiana
poverty pine
Tipularia discolor
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Agrilus planipennis
Emerald Ash Borer
Porpidia albocaerulescens
Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cherokee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Murphy. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Murphywithin Cherokee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.