Asheboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Asheboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common9 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common8 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common6 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ramseur

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+203% vs. current

Franklinville

Importance: 0.26

82 species

+22% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Richardson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randleman

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Ramseur

Importance: 0.29

33 species

+203% vs. current

Franklinville

Importance: 0.26

82 species

+22% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common9 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common8 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Very Common6 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common5 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common4 obs.

Sitta pusilla

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional4 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Rare3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare3 obs.

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