Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Plymouth, Washington County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Plymouth

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common10 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Trioza magnoliae

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional2 obs.

Sternotherus odoratus

Eastern Musk Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% 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. Plymouth

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common10 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common4 obs.

Nerodia erythrogaster

Plainbelly Water Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Common3 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Nerodia taxispilota

Brown Water Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Trioza magnoliae

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis articulata

Pink Oxalis

Occasional2 obs.

Sternotherus odoratus

Eastern Musk Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Rare2 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Rare2 obs.

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