Gorman
Ecosystem Overview
The Gorman ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in durham county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durham County nearby has 35% more documented species, Gorman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 durham county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Anthoxanthum odoratum
sweet vernal-grass
Carex typhina
Common Cattail Sedge
Carex intumescens
Shining Bur Sedge
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Zephyranthes atamasco
Passiflora lutea
yellow passionflower
Carpinus caroliniana
Blue Beech
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Quercus michauxii
Basket Oak
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Quercus phellos
willow oak
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak
Quercus pagoda
cherry-bark oak
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Durham County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gormanwithin Durham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.