Cape Charlie

Ecosystem Overview

The Cape Charlie ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in King and Queen County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While King and Queen County nearby has 71% more documented species, Cape Charlie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 100 King and Queen County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. King and Queen County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.34 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

Shrub Lespedeza

Very Common0.32 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.32 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.22 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Hairy Clover

Common0.18 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.17 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Common0.17 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

Wall Cress

Common0.17 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional0.17 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.17 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.17 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.17 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Rare0.17 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.17 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King and Queen County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King And Queen County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Dragon Run State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-72% vs. current

Middle Peninsula Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+340% vs. current

Centerra International Training

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Roane

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-72% vs. current

Rickahock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-29% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-24% vs. current

Belleview

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-8% 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 King and Queen County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Very Common0.35 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.34 obs.

Lespedeza bicolor

Shrub Lespedeza

Very Common0.32 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Very Common0.32 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.32 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common0.22 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Hairy Clover

Common0.18 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Common0.17 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Deerberry

Common0.17 obs.

Arabidopsis thaliana

Wall Cress

Common0.17 obs.

Elephantopus carolinianus

Occasional0.17 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

Henbit

Occasional0.17 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Occasional0.17 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.17 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.17 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Rare0.17 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Rare0.17 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare0.16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King and Queen County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

King And Queen County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-71% vs. current

Dragon Run State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-72% vs. current

Middle Peninsula Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+340% vs. current

Centerra International Training

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Roane

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-72% vs. current

Rickahock

Importance: 0.50

31 species

-29% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-24% vs. current

Belleview

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-8% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 100 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. King and Queen County

-71% species diversity