High Point

Ecosystem Overview

The High Point ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While North Carolina nearby has 48% more documented species, High Point offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #163 for species diversity among 534 North Carolina natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 534 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common5 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Annual Cosmos

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common2 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Occasional1 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-48% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-48% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-48% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-48% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-48% 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 North Carolina.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

North Carolina

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-48% vs. current

Charlotte

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-48% vs. current

Raleigh

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-48% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Winston-salem

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-48% vs. current

Asheville

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-48% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-48% 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 534 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 534 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. North Carolina

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common5 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Annual Cosmos

Very Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common2 obs.

Leptinotarsa juncta

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Occasional1 obs.

Alydus pilosulus

Broad-Headed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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