Albemarle

Ecosystem Overview

The Albemarle ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanly County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stanly County nearby has 43% more documented species, Albemarle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Stanly County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanly County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-43% vs. current

Misenheimer

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+128% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2750% 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 Stanly County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanly County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-43% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+1325% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-43% vs. current

Misenheimer

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+128% vs. current

Red Cross

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+2750% 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 Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanly County

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Ischnura ramburii

Rambur's Forktail

Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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