Amherst

Ecosystem Overview

The Amherst ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Amherst 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. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 100 Amherst County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst County

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.54 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.87 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1.6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.56 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1.44 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common1.37 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common1.13 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.06 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common1.05 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.02 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.99 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.95 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.94 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare0.92 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Rare0.91 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.91 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

0% vs. current

Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Central Virginia Training Center

in Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+20% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+670% vs. current

Percival's Island Natural Area

in Lynchburg

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-1% vs. current

Alto

Importance: 0.50

50 species

+54% vs. current

Snowden

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+75% 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 Amherst County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Amherst County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Amherst County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

0% vs. current

Mt. Pleasant Roadless Area

Importance: 0.70

74 species

+4% vs. current

Central Virginia Training Center

in Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-4% vs. current

Madison Heights

Importance: 0.60

64 species

+20% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.60

10 species

+670% vs. current

Percival's Island Natural Area

in Lynchburg

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-1% vs. current

Alto

Importance: 0.50

50 species

+54% vs. current

Snowden

Importance: 0.50

44 species

+75% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.54 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.87 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Very Common1.6 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common1.57 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common1.56 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1.44 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-Orange

Common1.37 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common1.13 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Common1.06 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Common1.05 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common1.02 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Tradescantia virginiana

Spiderwort

Occasional1 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.99 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.95 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.94 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare0.92 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Rare0.91 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Rare0.91 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 100 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Amherst County

0% species diversity