Bluefield Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Bluefield ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Tazewell County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tazewell County nearby has 4% more documented species, Bluefield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Tazewell County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common2.98 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.68 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common2.63 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.28 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Common1.99 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.96 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common1.93 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.9 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.85 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.69 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.57 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.51 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Occasional1.29 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional1.29 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional1.14 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare1.06 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Richlands

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3.09 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Very Common2.98 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.68 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common2.63 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common2.28 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Cypress Spurge

Common1.99 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1.96 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common1.93 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1.9 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.85 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.69 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.57 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.51 obs.

Viola hastata

Spear-Leaf Violet

Occasional1.29 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional1.29 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional1.14 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional1.13 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Star Chickweed

Rare1.06 obs.

Lactuca sativa

Lettuce

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tazewell County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Tazewell County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-4% vs. current

Beartown Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-5% vs. current

Tazewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-3% vs. current

Richlands

78 species

-3% vs. current

Cedar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+443% vs. current

Pocahontas

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+850% vs. current

Bluefield

Importance: 0.60

19 species

+300% vs. current

Fincastle Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

16 species

+375% 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.

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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Tazewell County

-4% species diversity