Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Alexander County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alexander County nearby has 7% more documented species, Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Alexander County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Allium keeverae

Very Common16.18 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common9 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common7.12 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate Daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

Quill Fameflower

Common4.14 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common4 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Common4 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Common3.09 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Common3 obs.

Sericocarpus linifolius

Whitetop Aster

Common3 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis viorna

Vase-Vine

Occasional2 obs.

Krigia virginica

Dwarf-Dandelion

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Rare1.17 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare1.12 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+429% vs. current

Bushy Mountain Golf Club

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+469% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+957% vs. current

Vashti

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

Dusty Ridge Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

Taylorsville Beach

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% 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 Alexander County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Alexander County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Brushy Mountain Motor Sports Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+429% vs. current

Bushy Mountain Golf Club

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+469% vs. current

Taylorsville

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+957% vs. current

Vashti

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

Dusty Ridge Park

in Taylorsville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

Taylorsville Beach

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Allium keeverae

Very Common16.18 obs.

Sedum smallii

Very Common9 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Very Common7.12 obs.

Helianthus porteri

Confederate Daisy

Very Common6 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common6 obs.

Phemeranthus teretifolius

Quill Fameflower

Common4.14 obs.

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Common4 obs.

Opuntia mesacantha

Common4 obs.

Packera anonyma

Small Ragwort

Common3.09 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

Hoptree

Common3 obs.

Sericocarpus linifolius

Whitetop Aster

Common3 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Occasional3 obs.

Hypericum gentianoides

Pineweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Beargrass

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis viorna

Vase-Vine

Occasional2 obs.

Krigia virginica

Dwarf-Dandelion

Occasional2 obs.

Myriopteris lanosa

Hairy Lip Fern

Rare1.17 obs.

Myriopteris tomentosa

Rare1.12 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Peppergrass

Rare1 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Alexander County

-7% species diversity