South Boston

Ecosystem Overview

The South Boston ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Halifax County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Halifax County nearby has 79% more documented species, South Boston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Halifax County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Halifax County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Halifax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Halifax County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Scottsburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2000% 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 Halifax County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Halifax County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Halifax County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-79% vs. current

Scottsburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2000% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Halifax County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Rare1 obs.

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