Hot Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Hot Springs ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Madison County nearby has 78% more documented species, Hot Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common1 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Very Common1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Very Common1 obs.

Akebia quinata

Five-leaf

Common1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common1 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia hispida

Rose-Acacia

Occasional1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Rare1 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish needles

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Mars Hill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+267% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+633% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Mars Hill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+267% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+633% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Madison County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common1 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common1 obs.

Dioscorea polystachya

Chinese-Yam

Very Common1 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Very Common1 obs.

Akebia quinata

Five-leaf

Common1 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common1 obs.

Chionanthus virginicus

Fringetree

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common1 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia hispida

Rose-Acacia

Occasional1 obs.

Morus rubra

Red Mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Occasional1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Rare1 obs.

Bidens bipinnata

Spanish needles

Rare1 obs.

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