Swepsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Swepsonville ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Alamance 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 Alamance County nearby has 89% more documented species, Swepsonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 7 Alamance County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Alamance County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Silphium asteriscus

Very Common6 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Bush-Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common1 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Alamance County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Alamance County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.40

19 species

-42% vs. current

Lake Verona

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Alamance

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Saxapahaw

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-89% vs. current

Haw River

Importance: 0.28

92 species

-88% 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 Alamance County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Alamance County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Alamance County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Graham

Importance: 0.40

19 species

-42% vs. current

Lake Verona

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Alamance

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Saxapahaw

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-89% vs. current

Haw River

Importance: 0.28

92 species

-88% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 7 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Alamance County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Silphium asteriscus

Very Common6 obs.

Tripsacum dactyloides

gama grass

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Lespedeza procumbens

Trailing Bush-Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Narrow-Leaf Tick-Trefoil

Very Common1 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Common1 obs.

Carduus nutans

nodding thistle

Common1 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common1 obs.

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