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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Forest Tickseed

Kidney-Leaf Rosinweed

Sundrops

Hyssop-Leaved Boneset


Heal-All
Maryland Golden-Aster

Small Ragwort

Maryland Meadow-Beauty
Butterflyweed

Golden-Knee
Catfoot

Bluets

Catgut
Sassafras
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richmond County County, North Carolina
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.
The Richmond County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ellerbe, Richmond County hosts 433% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.