Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaufort 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 #1 for species diversity among 8 Beaufort County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common2 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common2 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional2 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Occasional2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Belhaven

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Chocowinity

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pantego

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Washington Park

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Beaufort County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaufort County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Belhaven

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Chocowinity

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pantego

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Washington Park

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaufort County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Very Common2 obs.

Ptilothrix bombiformis

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common2 obs.

Brachymesia gravida

Four-spotted Pennant

Common2 obs.

Leucocoprinus birnbaumii

Flowerpot Parasol

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Ipheion uniflorum

spring starflower

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional2 obs.

Trirhabda bacharidis

Occasional2 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Rare2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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