Apex
Ecosystem Overview
The Apex ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in wake 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 #2 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Acris crepitans
Eastern Cricket Frog
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Promachus rufipes
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Apex. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Apexwithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.