Tarpon

Ecosystem Overview

The Tarpon ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickenson County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickenson County nearby has 82% more documented species, Tarpon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 100 Dickenson County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickenson County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.73 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.47 obs.

Araneus cingulatus

Very Common0.26 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.25 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Common0.25 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.23 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.19 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Common0.09 obs.

Baetis tricaudatus

Common0.07 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common0.07 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickenson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-82% vs. current

Clinchco

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-32% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-13% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+30% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+86% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-72% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-65% 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 Dickenson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.73 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.47 obs.

Araneus cingulatus

Very Common0.26 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Very Common0.25 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Common0.25 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.23 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.19 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Common0.09 obs.

Baetis tricaudatus

Common0.07 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common0.07 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional0.07 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickenson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-82% vs. current

Clinchco

Importance: 0.70

19 species

-32% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

-13% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+30% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+86% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-72% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-65% 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

#49

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#49 of 100 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickenson County

-82% species diversity