Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Union 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 Monroe, Union County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common12 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common8 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common5 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Rare4 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mineral Springs

Importance: 0.24

18 species

+456% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wesley Chapel

Importance: 0.23

57 species

+75% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Union County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe

Importance: 0.41

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waxhaw

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Marshville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mineral Springs

Importance: 0.24

18 species

+456% vs. current

Fairview

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wesley Chapel

Importance: 0.23

57 species

+75% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common12 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common8 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common6 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Very Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sphenocephalus

Southern Leopard Frog

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common5 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower

Common5 obs.

Vernonia acaulis

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional5 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus marilandica

blackjack oak

Occasional4 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional4 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Rare4 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Rare4 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare4 obs.

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