Pocahontas

Ecosystem Overview

The Pocahontas ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County nearby has 90% more documented species, Pocahontas 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. Tazewell County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.09 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Very Common0.06 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Smooth Rock Tripe

Very Common0.06 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Mountain Spleenwort

Common0.06 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.06 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-89% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-43% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-58% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-50% 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 Tazewell County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common0.11 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common0.09 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.06 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Very Common0.06 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Smooth Rock Tripe

Very Common0.06 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Mountain Spleenwort

Common0.06 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.06 obs.

Samolus parviflorus

Water-Pimpernel

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-90% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-90% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Richlands

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-90% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-89% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-43% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.60

19 species

-58% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-50% 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. Tazewell County

-90% species diversity