Bluefield

Ecosystem Overview

The Bluefield ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Tazewell County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tazewell County nearby has 76% more documented species, Bluefield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 100 Tazewell County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.41 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.31 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.29 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.29 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Very Common0.27 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.23 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Common0.17 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.14 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.14 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.09 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Rare0.06 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-76% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-76% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-75% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+36% vs. current

Pocahontas

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+138% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% 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 Tazewell County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.41 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.31 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.29 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Very Common0.29 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Very Common0.27 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.23 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Common0.17 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.14 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common0.14 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Occasional0.13 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional0.09 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Occasional0.08 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.08 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Dwarf Euonymus

Rare0.06 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-76% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-76% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-76% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-76% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-75% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+36% vs. current

Pocahontas

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+138% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+19% 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

#48

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#48 of 100 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-76% species diversity