Stokes County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stokes County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Stokes 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 Big Dan Lake, Stokes County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Stokes County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Dan Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asplenium montanum

Very Common8 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common6 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Xerophyllum asphodeloides

turkey-beard

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common4 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common4 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common3 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional3 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional3 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional3 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional3 obs.

Dibaeis baeomyces

Pink Earth Lichen

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Stokes County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanging Rock Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Danbury

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% 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 Stokes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Stokes County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanging Rock Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Danbury

Importance: 0.29

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Dan Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asplenium montanum

Very Common8 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common6 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga caroliniana

Carolina hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Xerophyllum asphodeloides

turkey-beard

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common4 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common4 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common3 obs.

Magnolia tripetala

Umbrella Magnolia

Occasional3 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional3 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional3 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Occasional3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional3 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional3 obs.

Dibaeis baeomyces

Pink Earth Lichen

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

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