Bladen County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bladen County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Bladen 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 Bladenboro, Bladen County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Bladen County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Bladenboro

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common6 obs.

Selaginella acanthonota

Very Common6 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Very Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Callisia graminea

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional3 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Occasional3 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Althos obscurator

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bladen County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jones Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Singletary Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salters Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.30

34 species

+194% vs. current

Clarkton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Lake

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 Bladen County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bladen County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jones Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Singletary Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salters Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.30

34 species

+194% vs. current

Clarkton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

White Lake

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Bladenboro

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common9 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common6 obs.

Selaginella acanthonota

Very Common6 obs.

Lyonia lucida

fetterbush

Very Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Zelus longipes

Milkweed Assassin Bug

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Callisia graminea

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional3 obs.

Schistocerca americana

American Bird Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Cyrilla racemiflora

myrtle

Occasional3 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Althos obscurator

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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