Mattoax

Ecosystem Overview

The Mattoax ecosystem supports 35 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Amelia County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Amelia County nearby has 56% more documented species, Mattoax offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 90 Amelia County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 90 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Amelia County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common0.17 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common0.08 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.07 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.07 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Lasiuro

Common0.05 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.05 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.05 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common0.05 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Common0.04 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.04 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare0.04 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare0.03 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amelia County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amelia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-56% vs. current

Amelia Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-20% vs. current

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+483% vs. current

Amelia

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-17% vs. current

Masons Corner

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-5% vs. current

Holt's Corner

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Earls

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Giles Mill

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+483% vs. current

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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 Amelia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amelia County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amelia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-56% vs. current

Amelia Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-20% vs. current

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+483% vs. current

Amelia

Importance: 0.50

42 species

-17% vs. current

Masons Corner

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-5% vs. current

Holt's Corner

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Earls

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+400% vs. current

Giles Mill

Importance: 0.50

6 species

+483% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 35 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common0.17 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common0.08 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.07 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.07 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common0.06 obs.

Lasiurus borealis

Lasiuro

Common0.05 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common0.05 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.05 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Common0.05 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Common0.04 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Common0.04 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional0.04 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

Black Swallowtail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional0.04 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare0.04 obs.

Thorybes lyciades

Rare0.03 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare0.03 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 90 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common10 species

Occasional11 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 90 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Amelia County

-56% species diversity