Misenheimer

Ecosystem Overview

The Misenheimer ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanly County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Albemarle nearby has 56% more documented species, Misenheimer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Stanly County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle

-56% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera fragrantissima

Sweet breath of spring

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stanly County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle

Importance: 0.41

57 species

-56% vs. current

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+525% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-75% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+1150% 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 Stanly County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stanly County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle

Importance: 0.41

57 species

-56% vs. current

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-75% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+525% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-75% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+1150% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera fragrantissima

Sweet breath of spring

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex cornuta

Chinese Holly

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

wild daffodil

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Rare1 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Rare1 obs.

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