Stanly County
Ecosystem Overview
The Stanly County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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, Stanly County hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 stanly county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Ruellia caroliniensis
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Myiarchus crinitus
Great-Crested Flycatcher
Sturnella magna
eastern meadowlark
Carphophis amoenus
Eastern Wormsnake
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Polistes metricus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stanly County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Stanly County. 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 Stanly Countywithin Stanly County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.