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Maggie Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Maggie Valley ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in haywood county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Waynesville, Maggie Valley hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 haywood county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 6 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Waynesville
+18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.
Photinus pyralis

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.
Prosapia bicincta

Prosapia bicincta

Very Common1 obs.
Dasypus novemcinctus

Dasypus novemcinctus

nine-banded armadillo

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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