Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Broussonetia papyrifera
Paper Mulberry
Very Common0.85 obs.
Mummenhoffia alliacea
Very Common0.78 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia
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 Amherst County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Paper Mulberry
Moneywort
Althea
Spiderwort
Scarole
Beefsteakplant
Bald Cypress
Monarch
Osage-Orange
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The Amherst ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Amherst County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Amherst County nearby has 87% more documented species, Amherst offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.