Sampson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Sampson County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Sampson County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Salemburg, Sampson County hosts 943% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Salemburg

+943% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common17.2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common10.7 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.05 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common4.58 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4.24 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common4.2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common4.08 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common3.37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional3 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Occasional3 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.76 obs.

Drosera intermedia

Water Sundew

Rare2.22 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Rare2 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Salemburg

+943% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common17.2 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common10.7 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

Southern Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common5.05 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Very Common4.58 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4.24 obs.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Common4.2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common4.08 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common4 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common3.37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional3 obs.

Phanaeus vindex

Rainbow Scarab

Occasional3 obs.

Amphion floridensis

Nessus Sphinx

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional3 obs.

Trichonephila clavipes

Occasional3 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.76 obs.

Drosera intermedia

Water Sundew

Rare2.22 obs.

Richardia scabra

Rough Mexican Clover

Rare2 obs.

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