Carrboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Carrboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in orange 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Malacosoma americana
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Magicicada tredecim
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Eurycea cirrigera
Southern Two-lined Salamander
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Arum italicum
italian lords-and-ladies
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Chionanthus virginicus
Fringetree
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Megacopta cribraria
Silene virginica
fire-pink
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Orange County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Carrboro. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carrborowithin Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.