Courtland

Ecosystem Overview

The Courtland ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Southampton 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 Southampton County nearby has 91% more documented species, Courtland 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

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Southampton County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common1 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-30% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

-22% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Nrcs Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-87% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-86% vs. current

Saddlers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-71% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-71% 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 Southampton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Very Common1 obs.

Hypericum hypericoides

St. Andrew'S Cross

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common1 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common1 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Pink-Spire

Common1 obs.

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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

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Southampton County

-91% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Southampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Southampton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-91% vs. current

Ivor

Importance: 0.70

10 species

-30% vs. current

Cypress Bridge Swamp Natural Area Preserve

Importance: 0.60

9 species

-22% vs. current

General Vaughan Bridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

2 species

+250% vs. current

Nrcs Conservation Easement

Importance: 0.50

53 species

-87% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.50

51 species

-86% vs. current

Saddlers Crossroads

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-71% vs. current

Camp Corner

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-71% vs. current