Ridgeway

Ecosystem Overview

The Ridgeway ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henry County nearby has 89% more documented species, Ridgeway 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Henry County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common0.11 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.06 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.06 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.06 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-89% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-74% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-70% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-62% vs. current

Villa Heights

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-83% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-72% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-71% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-67% 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 Henry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.18 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Very Common0.11 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Very Common0.09 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.06 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common0.06 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.06 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-89% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

Importance: 0.60

31 species

-74% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-70% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

-62% vs. current

Villa Heights

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-83% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

-72% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

-71% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-67% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Henry County

-89% species diversity