Roanoke River Region

Ecosystem Overview

The Roanoke River Region ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Bertie County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bertie County, Roanoke River Region hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Bertie County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Bertie County

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Trioza magnoliae

Very Common1.97 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Alligatorweed Flea Beetle

Very Common1.42 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1.35 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common1.33 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common1.19 obs.

Berchemia scandens

Supplejack

Common1.05 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Common1.04 obs.

Sabatia calycina

Common1.04 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Common1.03 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common0.98 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common0.98 obs.

Hydrangea barbara

Occasional0.98 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Occasional0.97 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Occasional0.93 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.93 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare0.87 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Rare0.8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare0.72 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Bertie County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+321% vs. current

Lewiston Woodville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Colerain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Askewville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Aulander

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% 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 Bertie County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Trioza magnoliae

Very Common1.97 obs.

Agasicles hygrophila

Alligatorweed Flea Beetle

Very Common1.42 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Very Common1.35 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Very Common1.33 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressi

Very Common1.19 obs.

Berchemia scandens

Supplejack

Common1.05 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Common1.04 obs.

Sabatia calycina

Common1.04 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Common1.03 obs.

Butorides virescens

Gaulin

Common0.98 obs.

Progne subis

Purple Martin

Common0.98 obs.

Hydrangea barbara

Occasional0.98 obs.

Persea palustris

Swampbay

Occasional0.97 obs.

Viburnum nudum

Possumhaw

Occasional0.93 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Occasional0.93 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare0.87 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm

Rare0.8 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Rare0.72 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+142%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Bertie County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

+5% vs. current

Roanoke River - Tnc/gp Partnership

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+321% vs. current

Lewiston Woodville

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Colerain

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2567% vs. current

Askewville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Aulander

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7900% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Bertie County

+5% species diversity