Forsyth County

Ecosystem Overview

The Forsyth County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Forsyth 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 Walkers Lake, Forsyth County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Forsyth 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walkers Lake

+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 Common19 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common10 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common9 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional8 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Occasional8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Occasional7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional7 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Rare7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Forsyth County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanes Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bethania

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walkertown

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lewisville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rural Hall

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% 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 Forsyth County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Forsyth County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanes Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Bethania

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Walkertown

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lewisville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rural Hall

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walkers Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common19 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common10 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common10 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common9 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common9 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional8 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Occasional8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional8 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional7 obs.

Smilax glauca

Catbrier

Occasional7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional7 obs.

Erigeron annuus

Eastern Daisy Fleabane

Rare7 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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