Waverly

Ecosystem Overview

The Waverly ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex 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 Sussex County nearby has 83% more documented species, Waverly offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sussex County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.79 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.66 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.28 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Very Common0.21 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Very Common0.2 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Common0.2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.18 obs.

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Cudweed

Common0.09 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.09 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.06 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common0.06 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Sussex County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

Big Woods Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Big Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-73% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-71% vs. current

Stony Creek

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

Piney Grove

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-84% vs. current

Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% 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 Sussex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Sussex County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

Big Woods Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Big Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-84% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-73% vs. current

Wakefield

Importance: 0.70

45 species

-71% vs. current

Stony Creek

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+117% vs. current

Piney Grove

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-84% vs. current

Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

15 species

-13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common0.79 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common0.66 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.28 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Very Common0.21 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black & White Warbler

Very Common0.2 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Common0.2 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common0.18 obs.

Gnaphalium uliginosum

Cudweed

Common0.09 obs.

Rumex crispus

Sour Dock

Common0.09 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.06 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common0.06 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Occasional0.06 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Sussex County

-83% species diversity