Occoquan

Ecosystem Overview

The Occoquan ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince William County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Quantico, Occoquan hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Prince William County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Quantico

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common1 obs.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Prince William County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince William County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Dumfries

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+367% vs. current

Haymarket

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Quantico Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Painted Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-53% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-42% vs. current

Carter's Pond

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+250% 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 Prince William County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Prince William County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince William County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Dumfries

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+367% vs. current

Haymarket

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Quantico Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Painted Turtle Pond

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-53% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

24 species

-42% vs. current

Carter's Pond

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+250% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Quantico

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Veronica hederifolia

Ivyleaf speedwell

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Common1 obs.

Graptemys pseudogeographica

False Map Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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