Merchants Millpond
Ecosystem Overview
The Merchants Millpond ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in gates county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gates County nearby has 79% more documented species, Merchants Millpond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 gates county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Rosa palustris
swamp rose
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa
Lepisosteus osseus
Gar
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Quercus lyrata
overcup oak
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Eubotrys racemosa
fetterbush
Proserpinaca pectinata
Combleaf Mermaidweed
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Phidippus whitmani
Whitman'S Jumping Spider
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Wolffiella gladiata
Myriophyllum aquaticum
Parrotfeather
Nyssa aquatica
Water Gum
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Gates County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Merchants Millpondwithin Gates County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.