Hertford County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Hertford County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Hertford County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cofield, Hertford County hosts 189% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Cofield

+189% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common9.62 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7.28 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common7.06 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.95 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common3.72 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common3.45 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3.21 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common3 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common2.68 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2.63 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2 obs.

Psorophora ferox

Occasional2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Sourgum

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Rare2 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Cofield

+189% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common9.62 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common7.28 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common7.06 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.95 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common3.72 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Common3.45 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Common3.21 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common3 obs.

Copestylum vittatum

Common2.68 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common2.63 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-Fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Occasional2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Occasional2 obs.

Psorophora ferox

Occasional2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

Maryland Meadow-Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Sourgum

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Rare2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Rare2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Rare2 obs.

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