Hertford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hertford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hertford County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Taylor Millpond, Hertford County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Hertford County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor Millpond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Psorophora ferox

Very Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Water Gum

Common2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Tenomerga cinerea

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora howardii

Occasional1 obs.

Syritta flaviventris

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalinus aeneus

Occasional1 obs.

Cordyligaster septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hertford County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Winton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cofield

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Hertford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hertford County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Murfreesboro

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Winton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cofield

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Taylor Millpond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Psorophora ferox

Very Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Nyssa aquatica

Water Gum

Common2 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common2 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Tenomerga cinerea

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora howardii

Occasional1 obs.

Syritta flaviventris

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalinus aeneus

Occasional1 obs.

Cordyligaster septentrionalis

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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