Harrington

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrington ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Alleghany 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 Alleghany County nearby has 77% more documented species, Harrington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #73 for species diversity among 100 Alleghany County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Alleghany County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.71 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.58 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.47 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.36 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common0.29 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.14 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common0.13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Occasional0.06 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+89% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-43% vs. current

Rich Patch

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-15% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% 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 Alleghany County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.71 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.58 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common0.5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common0.47 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Common0.36 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Leafcup

Common0.29 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.14 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common0.13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Occasional0.13 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Occasional0.08 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional0.07 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Occasional0.06 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-77% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+42% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+89% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-43% vs. current

Rich Patch

Importance: 0.50

20 species

-15% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

-6% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

0% 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 100 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Alleghany County

-77% species diversity