Roanoke Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The Roanoke Rapids ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Halifax County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Halifax County nearby has 82% more documented species, Roanoke Rapids offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Halifax County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.8 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.56 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.55 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.26 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.25 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.25 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.24 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Common0.2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.15 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.12 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Slater

Occasional0.08 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional0.05 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Halifax County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Roanoke Rapids

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Medoc Mountain State Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Weldon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-58% vs. current

Scotland Neck

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Halifax

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Hobgood

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% 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 Halifax County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common0.8 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.56 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.55 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.26 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common0.25 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.25 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.24 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Common0.2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.15 obs.

Euonymus americanus

Bursting-Heart

Common0.12 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Slater

Occasional0.08 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Occasional0.05 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Halifax County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-82% vs. current

Roanoke Rapids

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Medoc Mountain State Park

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-82% vs. current

Weldon

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-58% vs. current

Scotland Neck

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Halifax

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+367% vs. current

Hobgood

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Halifax County

-82% species diversity