Alamance County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alamance County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Alamance 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. Compared to nearby Graham, Alamance County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Alamance County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Graham

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common45 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Very Common38 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common33 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Very Common32 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common30 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common29 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common29 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common27 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common25 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common25 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common24 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional23 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional23 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional22 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional22 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare22 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Rare21 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Graham

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Verona

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alamance

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swepsonville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% vs. current

Saxapahaw

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Haw River

Importance: 0.28

92 species

+9% 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 Alamance County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Graham

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Lake Verona

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alamance

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swepsonville

Importance: 0.29

11 species

+809% vs. current

Saxapahaw

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Haw River

Importance: 0.28

92 species

+9% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Graham

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common45 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Very Common38 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common33 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Very Common32 obs.

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Round Snowberry

Very Common30 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Common29 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common29 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common27 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common25 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Common25 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common24 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional23 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Occasional23 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional23 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional22 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional22 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional22 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare22 obs.

Erythronium umbilicatum

Rare21 obs.

Trillium catesbaei

Catesby’s Trillium

Rare20 obs.

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