Roanoke River Wetlands

Ecosystem Overview

The Roanoke River Wetlands ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Martin County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Martin County nearby has 23% more documented species, Roanoke River Wetlands offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #79 for species diversity among 100 Martin County County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.22 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Very Common0.22 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common0.22 obs.

Commelina virginica

Very Common0.2 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Very Common0.18 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.18 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Common0.18 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.16 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common0.16 obs.

Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Common0.16 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Blushing Bracket

Common0.11 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Rare0.1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare0.1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Rare0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Martin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-23% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-25% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-24% vs. current

Everetts

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+445% vs. current

Jamesville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Parmele

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Robersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.60

65 species

-8% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Martin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Martin County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Martin County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-23% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-25% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-24% vs. current

Everetts

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+445% vs. current

Jamesville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Parmele

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Robersonville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Williamston

Importance: 0.60

65 species

-8% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Very Common0.22 obs.

Carex typhina

Cattail Sedge

Very Common0.22 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common0.22 obs.

Commelina virginica

Very Common0.2 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Very Common0.18 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.18 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Common0.18 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.16 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common0.16 obs.

Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Common0.16 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Blushing Bracket

Common0.11 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Occasional0.1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional0.1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional0.1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.1 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Rare0.1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare0.1 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Rare0.1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 100 locations

21th percentile for diversity

vs. Martin County

-23% species diversity