Suffolk

Ecosystem Overview

The Suffolk ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #80 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 363 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common7 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson's Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common6 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common5 obs.

Trillium pusillum

Common5 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common4 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% 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

#80

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#80 of 363 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Very Common7 obs.

Limnothlypis swainsonii

Swainson's Warbler

Very Common7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common6 obs.

Taxodium distichum

bald-cypress

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio palamedes

Laurel Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common5 obs.

Trillium pusillum

Common5 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common5 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common4 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera sempervirens

Everblooming Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Rare4 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Rare4 obs.

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