Morrisville
Ecosystem Overview
The Morrisville ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in wake county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wake County nearby has 53% more documented species, Morrisville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 wake county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Oxydendrum arboreum
sourwood
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Phaeolus schweinitzii
Dyer's Mazegill
Stereum complicatum
Crowded Parchment
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Araneus marmoreus
Marbled Orbweaver
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Morrisville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Morrisvillewithin Wake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.