Cape Charles

Ecosystem Overview

The Cape Charles ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Northampton County nearby has 34% more documented species, Cape Charles offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Ligia exotica

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+154%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-34% vs. current

Eastville

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Exmore

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Cheriton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6500% 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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+154%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Northampton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-34% vs. current

Eastville

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Exmore

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Cheriton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6500% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Northampton County

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Ligia exotica

Very Common3 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Very Common2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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