Caldwell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Caldwell County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Caldwell 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 Lenoir, Caldwell County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Caldwell County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lenoir

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Leptoxis carinata

Crested Mudalia

Very Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon smallii

Very Common2 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Common2 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Anthicus haldemani

Occasional1 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Rare1 obs.

Desmocerus palliatus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Caldwell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lenoir

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Granite Falls

Importance: 0.26

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 Caldwell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Caldwell County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lenoir

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Granite Falls

Importance: 0.26

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lenoir

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Leptoxis carinata

Crested Mudalia

Very Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon smallii

Very Common2 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Magicicada septendecula

Decula Periodical Cicada

Common2 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Anthicus haldemani

Occasional1 obs.

Megalodacne heros

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa greenei

Rare1 obs.

Desmocerus palliatus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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