Montgomery County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 Alexander Pond, Montgomery County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Montgomery 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common15 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common10 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Very Common9 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Very Common8 obs.

Marshallia obovata

Very Common8 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common8 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Common8 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Shrubby Evening-Primrose

Common8 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Whorled Coreopsis

Common7 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Common7 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common7 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Occasional7 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional7 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional7 obs.

Amorpha schwerinii

Occasional7 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional7 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Rare7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Reservoirs

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Reservoirs

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.27

8 species

+1150% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Alexander Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Very Common15 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common10 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Very Common9 obs.

Aletris farinosa

Mealy Star-Grass

Very Common8 obs.

Marshallia obovata

Very Common8 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common8 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Common8 obs.

Oenothera fruticosa

Shrubby Evening-Primrose

Common8 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Whorled Coreopsis

Common7 obs.

Silphium compositum

lesser basal-leaf rosinweed

Common7 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common7 obs.

Stylosanthes biflora

two-flower pencil-flower

Occasional7 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Occasional7 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Occasional7 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional7 obs.

Amorpha schwerinii

Occasional7 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Occasional7 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Rare7 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Rare6 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare6 obs.

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