Richmond County

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond 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 Treeces Lake, Richmond County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Treeces Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Very Common10 obs.

Phacelia dubia

Appalachian phacelia

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common7 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common5 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common5 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common5 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common5 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Common5 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Occasional5 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional5 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional4 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional4 obs.

Commelina virginica

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richmond County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Broadacres Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richmond County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Broadacres Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Treeces Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Carphephorus bellidifolius

Very Common10 obs.

Phacelia dubia

Appalachian phacelia

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland golden-aster

Very Common7 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common5 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common5 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common5 obs.

Orontium aquaticum

golden-club

Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common5 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common5 obs.

Sericocarpus tortifolius

whitetop aster

Common5 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Occasional5 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Occasional5 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional4 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional4 obs.

Commelina virginica

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

Pogonomyrmex badius

Florida harvester ant

Rare4 obs.

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