Catawba County

Ecosystem Overview

The Catawba County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Catawba 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 Conover, Catawba County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Catawba 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. Conover

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common10 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common9 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common8 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common8 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common8 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional8 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional7 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional7 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Catawba

Importance: 0.26

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 Catawba County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Newton

Importance: 0.39

16 species

+525% vs. current

Catawba

Importance: 0.26

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 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. Conover

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common10 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common9 obs.

Salvia lyrata

lyre-leaf sage

Very Common9 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common8 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common8 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common8 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common8 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional8 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional7 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional7 obs.

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Occasional7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

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