Merchants Millpond State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Merchants Millpond State Park ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Gates County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gates County, Merchants Millpond State Park hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #67 for species diversity among 100 Gates County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Gates County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.09 obs.

Rosa palustris

Marsh Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2.03 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Crangonyx serratus

Serrate Crangonyctid

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Common2 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Occasional1.55 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

Coontail

Rare1 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Rare1 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gates County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Gates County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Game Land

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+44% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+73% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+212% vs. current

Flat Branch

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Silver Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Merchants Millpond State Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% 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 Gates County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.09 obs.

Rosa palustris

Marsh Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2.03 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common2 obs.

Crangonyx serratus

Serrate Crangonyctid

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Common2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Common2 obs.

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Occasional1.55 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocos tinctoria

Sweetleaf

Occasional1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

Coontail

Rare1 obs.

Thyrsanthella difformis

Climbing Dogbane

Rare1 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gates County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Gates County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+5% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Game Land

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+44% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+73% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+212% vs. current

Flat Branch

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Silver Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

Merchants Millpond State Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-2% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#67

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#67 of 100 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Gates County

+5% species diversity