Goldsboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Goldsboro ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne county, north carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 45% more documented species, Goldsboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 wayne county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Cotinis nitida
Prionus pocularis
Tooth-Necked Longhorn Beetle
Scincella lateralis
Little Brown Skink
Quercus nigra
Water Oak
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Wisteria frutescens
American wisteria
Symplocos tinctoria
yellowwood
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Ligustrum sinense
Chinese privet
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Arundinaria tecta
Harpalus pensylvanicus
Solenopsis invicta
red imported fire ant
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wayne County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Goldsborowithin Wayne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.