Albemarle
Ecosystem Overview
The Albemarle ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in stanly county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stanly County nearby has 43% more documented species, Albemarle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 stanly county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Piranga olivacea
Scarlet Tanager
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Vespa crabro
hornet
Acericecis ocellaris
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Pangrapta decoralis
Decorated Owlet
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Xyloryctes jamaicensis
Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stanly County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Albemarle. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Albemarlewithin Stanly County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.