Cabarrus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cabarrus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Cabarrus 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Cabarrus County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common28 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common21 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common20 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common18 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common17 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common15 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common15 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common13 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional12 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional11 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional10 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare9 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Moss Creek

in Concord

Importance: 0.25

62 species

+61% vs. current

Scaleybark

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mount Pleasant

Importance: 0.24

59 species

+69% 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 Cabarrus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Moss Creek

in Concord

Importance: 0.25

62 species

+61% vs. current

Scaleybark

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mount Pleasant

Importance: 0.24

59 species

+69% 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

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common28 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common21 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common20 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common18 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common17 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common15 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common15 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common15 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common13 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional12 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional11 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional11 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional10 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare9 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare9 obs.

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