Chris Greene Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Chris Greene Lake ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Albemarle County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Charlottesville nearby has 19% more documented species, Chris Greene Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Albemarle County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlottesville

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura pudibunda

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-19% vs. current

Albemarle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+350% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-19% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+406% 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 Albemarle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Albemarle County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-19% vs. current

Albemarle County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-19% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+350% vs. current

Crozet Park Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% vs. current

Mint Springs Upper Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8000% vs. current

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

100 species

-19% vs. current

Totier Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Albemarle

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+406% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Charlottesville

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura pudibunda

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Rare1 obs.

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