Petersburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Petersburg ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 13% more documented species, Petersburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #104 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#104

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#104 of 363 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Calostoma lutescens

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Occasional2 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare2 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-13% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-13% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-1% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% 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

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-13% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-13% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-1% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% 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

#104

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#104 of 363 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common5 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Calostoma lutescens

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Pinus taeda

Loblolly pine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Scutellaria integrifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Helenium amarum

bitterweed

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Occasional2 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare2 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

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