Monterey

Ecosystem Overview

The Monterey ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Highland County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Highland County nearby has 85% more documented species, Monterey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Highland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Highland County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Galeopsis tetrahit

common hemp-nettle

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common1 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Highland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% 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 Highland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Highland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Highland County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Populus alba

White poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Galeopsis tetrahit

common hemp-nettle

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common1 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Occasional1 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

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