Glen Lyn

Ecosystem Overview

The Glen Lyn ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Giles 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. While Giles County nearby has 84% more documented species, Glen Lyn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Giles County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Isonychia bicolor

Mahogany Dun

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.96 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Very Common0.63 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common0.49 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.48 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common0.06 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.03 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0.03 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Common0.03 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.03 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Giles County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Giles County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Mountain Lake Conservancy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Peters Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Pearisburg

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-68% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-67% vs. current

Rich Creek

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-25% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-33% 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 Giles County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Isonychia bicolor

Mahogany Dun

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common0.96 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Fall Webworm

Very Common0.63 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common0.49 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.48 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common0.06 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common0.03 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Browneyed Susan

Common0.03 obs.

Setophaga dominica

Yellow-Throated Warbler

Common0.03 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.03 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Giles County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Giles County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-84% vs. current

Mountain Lake Conservancy

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Peters Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-85% vs. current

Pembroke

Importance: 0.70

66 species

-82% vs. current

Pearisburg

Importance: 0.70

38 species

-68% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.70

36 species

-67% vs. current

Rich Creek

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-25% vs. current

Narrows

Importance: 0.60

18 species

-33% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Giles County

-84% species diversity