Ravenel Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Ravenel Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in macon 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. While Macon County nearby has 87% more documented species, Ravenel Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 macon county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Blarina brevicauda
Grande Musaraigne
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Parnassia asarifolia
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Lactarius peckii
Pseudemys concinna
River Cooter
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOn County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Ravenel Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ravenel Lakewithin MacOn County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.