Spotsylvania County

Ecosystem Overview

The Spotsylvania County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Spotsylvania 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 Ruffins Pond, Spotsylvania County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Spotsylvania County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Ruffins Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common10 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common7 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Rare2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Spotsylvania County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ruffins Pond

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 Spotsylvania County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Spotsylvania County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Ruffins Pond

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 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. Ruffins Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common10 obs.

Pinus echinata

southern pine

Very Common7 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Chlorophyllum molybdites

False Parasol

Rare2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

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