Stafford County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Stafford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Stafford County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Smith Lake, Stafford County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Stafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common10 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common9 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Common9 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Common9 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional8 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional8 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional7 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare7 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Rare7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare7 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Smith Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common12 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common10 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common9 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Virginia Grapefern

Common9 obs.

Andersonglossum virginianum

Common9 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional9 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional8 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional8 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional7 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare7 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Rare7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare7 obs.

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