Johnston County
Ecosystem Overview
The Johnston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in johnston 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 Clayton, Johnston County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 johnston county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Vulpes vulpes
fox, red fox
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Eurycea cirrigera
Southern Two-lined Salamander
Coluber constrictor
Eastern Racer
Saururus cernuus
Lizard'S Tail
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Johnston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Johnston County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Johnston Countywithin Johnston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.