Fauquier County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fauquier County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Fauquier County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Warrenton, Fauquier County hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Fauquier County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Warrenton

+163% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common46 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common27 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common18 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common17 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Very Common16 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common14 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common14 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common13 obs.

Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort

Common13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common13 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common12 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional12 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional12 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional11 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional11 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional11 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare10 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fauquier County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Warrenton

Importance: 0.41

38 species

+163% vs. current

Turner Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Brittle

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Fauquier County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fauquier County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Warrenton

Importance: 0.41

38 species

+163% vs. current

Turner Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Brittle

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Warrenton

+163% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common46 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common27 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common18 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common17 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Very Common16 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common14 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common14 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common13 obs.

Uvularia perfoliata

Perfoliate Bellwort

Common13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common13 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common12 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional12 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional12 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional11 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional11 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional11 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare10 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare10 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare10 obs.

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