Rockingham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockingham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham 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 Reidsville, Rockingham County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Rockingham 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. Reidsville

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common3 obs.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Common3 obs.

Dryopteris cristata

crested buckler-fern

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Heuchera caroliniana

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Occasional2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Rare2 obs.

Sparganium americanum

Three-Square Burreed

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Reidsville

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mayodan

Importance: 0.27

21 species

+376% vs. current

Wentworth

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Reidsville

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mayodan

Importance: 0.27

21 species

+376% vs. current

Wentworth

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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. Reidsville

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aplectrum hyemale

Putty Root

Very Common4 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Common3 obs.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Common3 obs.

Dryopteris cristata

crested buckler-fern

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Heuchera caroliniana

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Occasional2 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional2 obs.

Bignonia capreolata

crossvine

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia purpurea

Rare2 obs.

Sparganium americanum

Three-Square Burreed

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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