Orange County

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 Orange, Orange County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common7 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Very Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Viola stoneana

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Pulveroboletus curtisii

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Urnula craterium

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Dryocosmus kuriphilus

Asian chestnut gall wasp

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Orange County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Orange County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common7 obs.

Castanea pumila

chinquapin

Very Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Viola stoneana

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Pulveroboletus curtisii

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2 obs.

Urnula craterium

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Dryocosmus kuriphilus

Asian chestnut gall wasp

Rare1 obs.

Xyloryctes jamaicensis

Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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