Wadesboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Wadesboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Anson 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Anson County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Very Common14 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common13 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common11 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common10 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common9 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common7 obs.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

Carolina false dandelion

Common7 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common6 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Occasional6 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional6 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional6 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Occasional6 obs.

Solidago nemoralis

Grey Goldenrod

Occasional6 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Rare6 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% 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 Anson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Anson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Anson County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Very Common14 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common13 obs.

Houstonia pusilla

Very Common11 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common10 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Very Common10 obs.

Elaeagnus pungens

Thorny olive

Common9 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common7 obs.

Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

Carolina false dandelion

Common7 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common6 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Occasional6 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Occasional6 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional6 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Occasional6 obs.

Solidago nemoralis

Grey Goldenrod

Occasional6 obs.

Houstonia micrantha

Rare6 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Rare6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare6 obs.

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