Warm Springs Mountain

Ecosystem Overview

The Warm Springs Mountain ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Bath County, Virginia, 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 Bath County nearby has 5% more documented species, Warm Springs Mountain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 100 Bath County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Iris verna

Dwarf Iris

Very Common2.21 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2.16 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Very Common2.11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2.03 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common2.03 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1.85 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common1.71 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Common1.63 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Canadian Flat-Back Millipede

Common1.63 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1.6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.54 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumbertree

Occasional1.48 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1.43 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.22 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.18 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional1.1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Bear Oak

Occasional1.1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare1.08 obs.

Sedum glaucophyllum

Rare1.07 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Rare1.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-5% vs. current

Mares Mountain State Game

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Rough Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Thomas Morton Gathright State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Ingalls Field

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+22% vs. current

Piney Mountain State Game

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+508% vs. current

The Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% 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 Bath County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bath County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-5% vs. current

Mares Mountain State Game

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Rough Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Thomas Morton Gathright State Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Ingalls Field

Importance: 0.60

60 species

+22% vs. current

Piney Mountain State Game

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+508% vs. current

The Wilderness

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+7200% vs. current

Midway

Importance: 0.50

25 species

+192% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Iris verna

Dwarf Iris

Very Common2.21 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2.16 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Very Common2.11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2.03 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common2.03 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1.85 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common1.71 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Common1.63 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Canadian Flat-Back Millipede

Common1.63 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1.6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common1.54 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumbertree

Occasional1.48 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1.43 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.22 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.18 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Occasional1.1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Bear Oak

Occasional1.1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare1.08 obs.

Sedum glaucophyllum

Rare1.07 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Rare1.07 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 100 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bath County

-5% species diversity