Chatham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chatham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Chatham 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 King Pond, Chatham County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Chatham 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. King Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common175 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common85 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common79 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common61 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common49 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common46 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common43 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common43 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common43 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common41 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Common39 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional36 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional36 obs.

Acer floridanum

Occasional36 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional35 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional33 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Rare32 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare31 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare30 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsboro

Importance: 0.33

79 species

+27% vs. current

Siler City

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 Chatham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsboro

Importance: 0.33

79 species

+27% vs. current

Siler City

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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. King Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common175 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common85 obs.

Pleopeltis michauxiana

Very Common79 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common61 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common49 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common46 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common43 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common43 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common43 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common41 obs.

Ilexia intractata

Black-Dotted Ruddy Moth

Common39 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional36 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional36 obs.

Acer floridanum

Occasional36 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Occasional35 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional33 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Rare32 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare31 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare30 obs.

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