Rich Patch

Ecosystem Overview

The Rich Patch ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Alleghany County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alleghany County nearby has 73% more documented species, Rich Patch offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 100 Alleghany County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 100 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Alleghany County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.47 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common0.39 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.28 obs.

Dasychira obliquata

Streaked Tussock Moth

Very Common0.23 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common0.16 obs.

Kaltenbachiella ulmifusa

Elm Pouchgall Aphid

Common0.16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.15 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common0.15 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

Helonias

Common0.14 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnakeweed

Common0.12 obs.

Pycnanthemum incanum

Hoary Mountainmint

Common0.12 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.12 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.12 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional0.11 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

Showy Orchid

Occasional0.11 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare0.1 obs.

Aureoboletus betula

Rare0.05 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Rare0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+67% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+122% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+122% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-33% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+11% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+18% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+18% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alleghany County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Alleghany County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-73% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+67% vs. current

Iron Gate

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+122% vs. current

Clifton Forge

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+122% vs. current

Hooks Mill

Importance: 0.50

30 species

-33% vs. current

Intervale

Importance: 0.50

18 species

+11% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+18% vs. current

Cliff View Golf Course

Importance: 0.50

17 species

+18% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.47 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common0.39 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.28 obs.

Dasychira obliquata

Streaked Tussock Moth

Very Common0.23 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Fence Lizard

Very Common0.16 obs.

Kaltenbachiella ulmifusa

Elm Pouchgall Aphid

Common0.16 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.15 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common0.15 obs.

Chamaelirium luteum

Helonias

Common0.14 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnakeweed

Common0.12 obs.

Pycnanthemum incanum

Hoary Mountainmint

Common0.12 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional0.12 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.12 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.12 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed

Occasional0.11 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional0.11 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

Showy Orchid

Occasional0.11 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare0.1 obs.

Aureoboletus betula

Rare0.05 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Rare0.05 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 100 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Alleghany County

-73% species diversity