Anson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Anson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Anson 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 Jones Pond, Anson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Anson County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Jones Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssopleaf Thoroughwort

Very Common102 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common100 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Very Common96 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common95 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Very Common91 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common90 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common90 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common84 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common82 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Common79 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common73 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Shrubby Evening-Primrose

Occasional71 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Occasional70 obs.

Silphium asteriscus

Occasional70 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional68 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Occasional67 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Occasional67 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare66 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Rare65 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Rare62 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% 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 Anson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Anson County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Wadesboro Municipal Lake

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Wadesboro

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Ansonville

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Polkton

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Lilesville

Importance: 0.23

14 species

+614% vs. current

Peachland

Importance: 0.23

11 species

+809% vs. current

Morven

Importance: 0.22

13 species

+669% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Jones Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eupatorium hyssopifolium

Hyssopleaf Thoroughwort

Very Common102 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common100 obs.

Packera anonyma

small ragwort

Very Common96 obs.

Coreopsis major

greater tickseed

Very Common95 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Very Common91 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common90 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common90 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Common84 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common82 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Common79 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common73 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Shrubby Evening-Primrose

Occasional71 obs.

Helianthus angustifolius

narrow-leaf sunflower

Occasional70 obs.

Silphium asteriscus

Occasional70 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Occasional68 obs.

Lobelia puberula

purple dewdrop

Occasional67 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Occasional67 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare66 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Rare65 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Rare62 obs.

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