Harrisonburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrisonburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockingham County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.38

35 species

+186% vs. current

Lake Shenandoah

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Skidmore

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hone Quarry

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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.38

35 species

+186% vs. current

Lake Shenandoah

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Skidmore

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hone Quarry

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockingham County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common13 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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