Oxford

Ecosystem Overview

The Oxford ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Granville County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Granville County nearby has 3% more documented species, Oxford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Granville County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common4.2 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Very Common2.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.15 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.66 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.52 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common1.5 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Common1.37 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1.27 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common1.16 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Occasional1.09 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Rare1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Granville County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Granville County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Stem

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Butner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Creedmoor

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Stovall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Butner

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area

in Stem

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve

in Creedmoor

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-3% 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 Granville County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Granville County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Granville County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-3% vs. current

Stem

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Butner

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Creedmoor

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

Stovall

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3700% vs. current

Butner

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area

in Stem

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Horseshoe Road Nature Preserve

in Creedmoor

Importance: 0.60

78 species

-3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common4.2 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Very Common2.41 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common2.15 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Very Common1.66 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.52 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Common1.5 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Common1.37 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common1.27 obs.

Kummerowia striata

Japanese Clover

Common1.2 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common1.16 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly Pine

Occasional1.09 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible Fig

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Occasional1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Rare1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Granville County

-3% species diversity