Columbus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbus 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 Buffkin Pond, Columbus County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Columbus County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffkin Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Very Common4 obs.

Labidesthes vanhyningi

Golden silverside

Very Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common3 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Micranthemum umbrosum

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Occasional2 obs.

Bulbostylis ciliatifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Columbus County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Chadbourn

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bolton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.25

28 species

+257% 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 Columbus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Columbus County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Chadbourn

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bolton

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waccamaw

Importance: 0.25

28 species

+257% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffkin Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Hyla femoralis

Very Common4 obs.

Labidesthes vanhyningi

Golden silverside

Very Common4 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Very Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common3 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common3 obs.

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Alligatorweed

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Occasional3 obs.

Micranthemum umbrosum

Occasional2 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Occasional2 obs.

Bulbostylis ciliatifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

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