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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Bottle Gourd

Wax Balls
Black Swallowtail
Mistflower
Paper Mulberry

Tiger Slug

Cardinalflower
Monarch
Baccharis

Hog Peanut
Woodbine

Althea
Showy Baby'S-Breath

Scaldweed
House Sparrow
American Sneezeweed
Brazilian Vervain
Golden Cassia
Sand Briar
Moonseed
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights County.
The Colonial Heights ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Colonial Heights, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Colonial Heights nearby has 34% more documented species, Colonial Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 39 Colonial Heights County natural areas, placing it in the 18th percentile for biodiversity.