Ashe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashe 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 Jefferson, Ashe County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Ashe County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Very Common9 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common9 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common8 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Very Common7 obs.

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Phyllotrox ferrugineus

Very Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common5 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common4 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex montana

mountain holly

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ashe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grassy Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.25

22 species

+355% 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 Ashe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ashe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grassy Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

West Jefferson

Importance: 0.28

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.25

22 species

+355% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Very Common9 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common9 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common8 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Very Common7 obs.

No image

Phyllotrox ferrugineus

Very Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common5 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common5 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common4 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex montana

mountain holly

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare3 obs.

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