Richfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Richfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in stanly 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 Albemarle, Richfield hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 stanly 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.
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ruellia caroliniensis
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Butorides virescens
green heron
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Myiarchus crinitus
Great-Crested Flycatcher
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Ptilothrix bombiformis
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Carphophis amoenus
Eastern Wormsnake
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Polistes metricus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stanly County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Richfield. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Richfieldwithin Stanly County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.