Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Chowan Swamp Natural Area ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 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, Chowan Swamp Natural Area hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #63 for species diversity among 100 Gates County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Gates County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.89 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.97 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common1.59 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common1.45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.31 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common1.25 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common1.25 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.21 obs.

Rosa palustris

Marsh Rose

Common1.16 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1.15 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional1.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1.1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.93 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Rare0.82 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.82 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gates County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Merchants Millpond State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Game Land

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+46% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+76% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+216% vs. current

Flat Branch

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Eason Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Silver Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gates County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Merchants Millpond State Park

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Game Land

Importance: 0.60

54 species

+46% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

45 species

+76% vs. current

Chowan Swamp Natural Area

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+216% vs. current

Flat Branch

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Eason Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

Silver Springs

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.89 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

Bumble Bee

Very Common2.05 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common1.97 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common1.59 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Very Common1.45 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.31 obs.

Clematis crispa

Blue-Jasmine

Common1.25 obs.

Ruellia caroliniensis

Common1.25 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.21 obs.

Rosa palustris

Marsh Rose

Common1.16 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1.15 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Occasional1.11 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1.1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.93 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Rare0.82 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Rare0.82 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#63

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#63 of 100 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Gates County

+7% species diversity