Tangier

Ecosystem Overview

The Tangier ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Accomack County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Accomack County nearby has 78% more documented species, Tangier offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Accomack County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare1 obs.

Sporobolus pumilus

Saltmeadow Cordgrass

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-78% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+633% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+340% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+144% vs. current

Swan Cove Pool

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-44% vs. current

Snow Goose Pool

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-19% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+38% 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 Accomack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Accomack County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Accomack County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-78% vs. current

Chincoteague

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

Onancock

Importance: 0.39

3 species

+633% vs. current

Onley

Importance: 0.39

5 species

+340% vs. current

Wachapreague

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+144% vs. current

Swan Cove Pool

Importance: 0.35

39 species

-44% vs. current

Snow Goose Pool

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-19% vs. current

Shoveler Pool

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+38% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Accomack County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Very Common1 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common1 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Very Common1 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Common1 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common1 obs.

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common1 obs.

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Thalasseus maximus

Royal Tern

Rare1 obs.

Sporobolus pumilus

Saltmeadow Cordgrass

Rare1 obs.

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