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Habitat Associations
Aquatic Species Habitat Associations Natural Aquatic Community Descriptions*
Coastal Plain
Coldwater Systems
Coolwater Systems
Warmwater Systems
Mountains Piedmont Sandhills
Coldwater Systems (<20°C) Coolwater Systems (>20°C, <25°C)
X
X
X
X
Warmwater Systems (>25°C) Groundwater, Springs/ Cave Headwater Streams/ Small Creeks (≤40 sq.mi. drainage area) Large Creeks/Small Rivers (40–200 sq.mi. drainage area) Medium Rivers (200– 3,800 sq.mi. drainage area) Large Rivers (>3,800 sq. mi. drainage area)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Reservoirs & Impoundments Natural Lakes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X X X
X X X
Stream Swamp Systems
Estuarine Aquatic Communities
* See Chapter 4 for full habitat descriptions.
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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