Gaston

Ecosystem Overview

The Gaston ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Northampton County nearby has 80% more documented species, Gaston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #99 for species diversity among 100 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 1th 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

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.37 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.25 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.17 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.16 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.11 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.11 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Common0.09 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common0.04 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common0.04 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional0.04 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.04 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-80% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-25% vs. current

Garysburg

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-12% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Severn

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rich Square

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Brewers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-32% 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 Northampton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.37 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.25 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.17 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.16 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.11 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.11 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common0.1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Common0.09 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common0.04 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common0.04 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional0.04 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Occasional0.04 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-80% vs. current

Gaston

Importance: 0.70

20 species

-25% vs. current

Garysburg

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-12% vs. current

Woodland

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Severn

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Rich Square

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Brewers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

22 species

-32% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-80% species diversity