Horseshoe

Ecosystem Overview

The Horseshoe ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Camden County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Camden County nearby has 62% more documented species, Horseshoe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Camden County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Camden County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.08 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.02 obs.

Rare0.02 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson'S Warbler

Rare0.02 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Camden County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-62% vs. current

Harrison Tract

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Dismal Swamp State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-62% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+33% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+250% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+600% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2700% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2700% 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 Camden County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Camden County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-62% vs. current

Harrison Tract

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-65% vs. current

Dismal Swamp State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-62% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+33% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+250% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

4 species

+600% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2700% vs. current

North River Gameland

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2700% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common0.08 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common0.05 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common0.02 obs.

Rare0.02 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson'S Warbler

Rare0.02 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Rare0.02 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 100 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Camden County

-62% species diversity