Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lincolnton, Lincoln County hosts 1700% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincolnton

+1700% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common2 obs.

Elaphidion mucronatum

Spined Oak Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common2 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Ataenius imbricatus

Common1 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Occasional1 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Occasional1 obs.

Eupogonius tomentosus

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

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Hexagenia rigida

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Lechriops oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Metylophorus novaescotiae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincolnton

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincolnton

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincolnton

+1700% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Micromus subanticus

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Very Common2 obs.

Dythemis velox

Swift Setwing

Very Common2 obs.

Elaphidion mucronatum

Spined Oak Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Tigrosa annexa

Common2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common2 obs.

Sigmodon hispidus

Hispid Cotton Rat

Common2 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common2 obs.

Ataenius imbricatus

Common1 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Occasional1 obs.

Disonycha glabrata

Occasional1 obs.

Eupogonius tomentosus

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Hexagenia rigida

Occasional1 obs.

Hexagenia limbata

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Lechriops oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Metylophorus novaescotiae

Rare1 obs.

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