Ramseur

Ecosystem Overview

The Ramseur ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Asheboro nearby has 67% more documented species, Ramseur offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Asheboro

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Sibovia occatoria

Common1 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

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Ameiurus platycephalus

Flat bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Randolph County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Asheboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+371% vs. current

Franklinville

Importance: 0.26

82 species

-60% vs. current

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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 Randolph County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Randolph County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Asheboro

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-67% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+371% vs. current

Franklinville

Importance: 0.26

82 species

-60% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Asheboro

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Sibovia occatoria

Common1 obs.

Homalodisca vitripennis

Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Ameiurus platycephalus

Flat bullhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lepisosteus osseus

Gar

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare1 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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