Clayton

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Johnston 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 Johnston County nearby has 79% more documented species, Clayton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Johnston 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnston County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Stout Blue-Eyed-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Rare1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnston County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+950% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+2000% 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 Johnston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnston County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Smithfield

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+950% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+2000% 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

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnston County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Very Common2 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Common1 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Calosoma sayi

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Stout Blue-Eyed-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Rare1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Rare1 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Rare1 obs.

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