Moss Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Moss Creek ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concord nearby has 38% more documented species, Moss Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Cabarrus County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Cabarrus County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harris Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Scaleybark

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Mount Pleasant

Importance: 0.24

59 species

+5% 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 Cabarrus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-38% vs. current

Cabarrus County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harris Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3000% vs. current

Scaleybark

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+1450% vs. current

Mount Pleasant

Importance: 0.24

59 species

+5% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common2 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Oncometopia orbona

broad-headed sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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