Richfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Richfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanly 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 Albemarle, Richfield hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Stanly County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle

+75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common8 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Rare3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle

Importance: 0.41

57 species

+75% vs. current

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Misenheimer

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+300% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

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 Stanly County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Albemarle

Importance: 0.41

57 species

+75% vs. current

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Misenheimer

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+300% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Albemarle

+75% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common8 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common7 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common5 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional3 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional3 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Rare3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare3 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare3 obs.

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