Cornelius

Ecosystem Overview

The Cornelius ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mecklenburg County nearby has 86% more documented species, Cornelius offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Southern Arrow-Wood

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Tetyra bipunctata

Common1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Occasional1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

-77% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mecklenburg County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Huntersville

Importance: 0.40

60 species

-77% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Ferrelltown Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Wetland Bog

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Lower Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Slider Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Griffith Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Mecklenburg County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Southern Arrow-Wood

Common1 obs.

Euonymus americanus

bursting-heart

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Tetyra bipunctata

Common1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Common1 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Occasional1 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional1 obs.

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