Clay County
Ecosystem Overview
The Clay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in clay 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 Neal Cabe Lake, Clay County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 clay 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.
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Sanguisorba canadensis
Canada Burnet
Sabatia angularis
common rose-pink
Houstonia serpyllifolia
Physocarpus opulifolius
common ninebark
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Frasera caroliniensis
American columbo
Gillenia trifoliata
mountain Indian-physic
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Stenanthium gramineum
Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Amauropelta noveboracensis
New York fern
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Uvularia puberula
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clay County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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