Iredell County

Ecosystem Overview

The Iredell County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Iredell County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Statesville, Iredell County hosts 1825% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Iredell County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Statesville

+1825% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Hieracium paniculatum

Panicled Hawkweed

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common2 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Common2 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cylindraceus

White-spotted Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Statesville

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Mooresville

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1183% 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 Iredell County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1440%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Statesville

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+1825% vs. current

Mooresville

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1183% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Statesville

+1825% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Hieracium paniculatum

Panicled Hawkweed

Common2 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common2 obs.

Campanula divaricata

Appalachian bellflower

Common2 obs.

Peucetia viridans

lynx spiders

Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Common1 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Carphophis amoenus

Eastern Wormsnake

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cylindraceus

White-spotted Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Scincella lateralis

Little Brown Skink

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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