Hinson Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hinson Lake ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Richmond County nearby has 74% more documented species, Hinson Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Viridothelium virens

Speckled Blister Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Common1 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Common1 obs.

Lecanora strobilina

Mealy Rim-Lichen

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Sphagnum lescurii

Yellow Peatmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Proserpinaca palustris

Marsh Mermaid-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Rare1 obs.

$Photo of Parmotrema diffractaicum taken at Hinson Lake$

Parmotrema diffractaicum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+30% vs. current

Broadacres Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+117% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+117% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+189% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+420% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+550% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+30% vs. current

Broadacres Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+117% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+117% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+189% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+420% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+550% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Viridothelium virens

Speckled Blister Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Very Common1 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Very Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Common1 obs.

Endothia gyrosa

Common1 obs.

Canoparmelia texana

Common1 obs.

Lecanora strobilina

Mealy Rim-Lichen

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Sphagnum lescurii

Yellow Peatmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Proserpinaca palustris

Marsh Mermaid-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus caroliniana

mock orange

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare1 obs.

Morella cerifera

Wax myrtle

Rare1 obs.

$Photo of Parmotrema diffractaicum taken at Hinson Lake$

Parmotrema diffractaicum

Rare1 obs.

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