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Garner

Ecosystem Overview

The Garner ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 75% more documented species, Garner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

25
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
25
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common7 species
Occasional8 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 31 locations
61th percentile for diversity
vs. Wake County
-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common3 obs.
Rhamphomyia longicauda

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Very Common1 obs.
Acericecis ocellaris

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common1 obs.
Darapsa myron

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.
Acris crepitans

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.
Endothia gyrosa

Endothia gyrosa

Common1 obs.
Quercus alba

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.
Diospyros virginiana

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional1 obs.
Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Occasional1 obs.
Juglans nigra

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.
Ligustrum sinense

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.
Zale lunata

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Rare1 obs.
Amphion floridensis

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Rare1 obs.
Epimecis hortaria

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare1 obs.

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