Lexington

Ecosystem Overview

The Lexington ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Lexington, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lexington, Lexington hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 100 Lexington County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Lexington

+4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1.93 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common1.32 obs.

Etheostoma longimanum

Longfin Darter

Very Common1.23 obs.

Chrosomus oreas

Mountain Redbelly Dace

Very Common1.23 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Very Common1.16 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.09 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1.01 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.94 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Common0.93 obs.

Anisota stigma

Spiny Oakworm Moth

Common0.88 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.83 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional0.82 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional0.79 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Occasional0.78 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Occasional0.78 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional0.76 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Occasional0.76 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Green Shield

Rare0.76 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Rare0.76 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare0.74 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lexington County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lexington

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

West Lexington

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Lexington Golf And Country Club

in Lexington

Importance: 0.50

79 species

+1% vs. current

Leadership Reaction Course

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

McCrum's

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Howe Annex

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Woods Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Morgan Hall

Importance: 0.40

80 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 Lexington County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lexington County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lexington

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

West Lexington

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Lexington Golf And Country Club

in Lexington

Importance: 0.50

79 species

+1% vs. current

Leadership Reaction Course

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

McCrum's

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Howe Annex

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Woods Creek Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Morgan Hall

Importance: 0.40

80 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 100 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Lexington

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1.93 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common1.32 obs.

Etheostoma longimanum

Longfin Darter

Very Common1.23 obs.

Chrosomus oreas

Mountain Redbelly Dace

Very Common1.23 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Dryad'S Saddle

Very Common1.16 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.09 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Common1.01 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Gray Squirrel

Common0.94 obs.

Pieris rapae

Small White

Common0.93 obs.

Anisota stigma

Spiny Oakworm Moth

Common0.88 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.83 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Occasional0.82 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional0.79 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Occasional0.78 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

Tupelo

Occasional0.78 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Occasional0.76 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Occasional0.76 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Green Shield

Rare0.76 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Rare0.76 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare0.74 obs.

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