Madison County

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Madison 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 Mcgee Dam, Madison County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Madison County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Mcgee Dam

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Very Common5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

speckle wood-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common4 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common4 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mars Hill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.27

22 species

+355% 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 Madison County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Madison County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mars Hill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Hot Springs

Importance: 0.27

22 species

+355% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Mcgee Dam

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Very Common5 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

speckle wood-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common4 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common4 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Rare3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Rare3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare3 obs.

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