Surry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Surry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Surry 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 Mount Airy, Surry County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Surry County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Airy

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tipularia discolor

Very Common7 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma brevispinum

Carolina fantail darter

Very Common4 obs.

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Lasallia pensylvanica

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Occasional2 obs.

Nocomis leptocephalus

Bluehead chub

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Rare2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Surry County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Airy

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% 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 Surry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Surry County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Airy

Importance: 0.38

5 species

+1900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Airy

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tipularia discolor

Very Common7 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma brevispinum

Carolina fantail darter

Very Common4 obs.

Paronychia argyrocoma

Silverling

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Clinostomus funduloides

Rosyside dace

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Lasallia pensylvanica

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Occasional2 obs.

Nocomis leptocephalus

Bluehead chub

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Rare2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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