Gaston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gaston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Gaston 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 Oakland Lake, Gaston County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Gaston 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. Oakland Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Graphocephala versuta

Very Common113 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common50 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common42 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common38 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common31 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common24 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Common24 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common23 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common22 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common21 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional16 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional15 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional15 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Occasional15 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare15 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cramerton

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McAdenville

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Stanley

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+300% 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 Gaston County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dallas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cramerton

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McAdenville

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Stanley

Importance: 0.28

25 species

+300% 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. Oakland Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Graphocephala versuta

Very Common113 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common50 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

field madder

Very Common42 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common38 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common31 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common26 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common24 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Common24 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common23 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common22 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common21 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional17 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional16 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional15 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional15 obs.

Sisyrinchium micranthum

striped rushleaf

Occasional15 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Rare15 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare15 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare14 obs.

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