Columbia

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Tyrrell 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 Tyrrell County nearby has 22% more documented species, Columbia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Tyrrell County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyrrell County

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Orchelimum pulchellum

Handsome Meadow Katydid

Common2 obs.

Clematis crispa

marsh clematis

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Rare1 obs.

Mantura floridana

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tyrrell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyrrell County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% 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 Tyrrell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tyrrell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyrrell County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyrrell County

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Orchelimum pulchellum

Handsome Meadow Katydid

Common2 obs.

Clematis crispa

marsh clematis

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudodynerus quadrisectus

Rare1 obs.

Mantura floridana

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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