Alexander County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alexander County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander 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 Fox Lake, Alexander County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Alexander County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fox Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Allium keeverae

Very Common23 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common12 obs.

Hypericum radfordiorum

Very Common11 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

quill fameflower

Very Common10 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common9 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

hairy lip fern

Common8 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Common6 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Common6 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate daisy

Common6 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Common6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional5 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Occasional5 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium sessilifolium

upland boneset

Occasional4 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Woodland Violet

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional4 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare4 obs.

Krigia virginica

Virginia dwarf-dandelion

Rare4 obs.

Phlox nivalis

trailing phlox

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alexander County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 Alexander County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alexander County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fox Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Allium keeverae

Very Common23 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common12 obs.

Hypericum radfordiorum

Very Common11 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

quill fameflower

Very Common10 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common9 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

hairy lip fern

Common8 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Common6 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Common6 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate daisy

Common6 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Common6 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Common6 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Occasional5 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Occasional5 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Occasional5 obs.

Eupatorium sessilifolium

upland boneset

Occasional4 obs.

Viola hirsutula

Southern Woodland Violet

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional4 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Rare4 obs.

Krigia virginica

Virginia dwarf-dandelion

Rare4 obs.

Phlox nivalis

trailing phlox

Rare4 obs.

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