Nash County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nash County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Nash 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 Perrys Pond, Nash County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Nash 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. Perrys Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Very Common2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Boddies Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Dortches

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% 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 Nash County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Boddies Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.27

15 species

+567% vs. current

Dortches

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Red Oak

Importance: 0.22

3 species

+3233% 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. Perrys Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Very Common2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Tetracha carolina

Rare1 obs.

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