Independence

Ecosystem Overview

The Independence ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Grayson 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 Grayson County nearby has 88% more documented species, Independence 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

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Grayson County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1.28 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Very Common0.63 obs.

Strumigenys louisianae

Very Common0.62 obs.

Strigamia bidens

Very Common0.62 obs.

Agathothus gracilis

Common0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.53 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.18 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grayson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Little Wilson Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Fries

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Grayson Highlands State Park

in Mouth Of Wilson

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-88% vs. current

Troutdale

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-88% vs. current

Matthews State Forest

Importance: 0.60

45 species

-80% vs. current

Hickory Ridge Campground

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-89% vs. current

Whitetop

Importance: 0.50

70 species

-87% 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 Grayson County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Nandina domestica

Sacred Bamboo

Very Common1.28 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Very Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern Newt

Very Common0.63 obs.

Strumigenys louisianae

Very Common0.62 obs.

Strigamia bidens

Very Common0.62 obs.

Agathothus gracilis

Common0.62 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.53 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common0.18 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-87%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Grayson County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-88% vs. current

Little Wilson Creek Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-89% vs. current

Fries

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-88% vs. current

Grayson Highlands State Park

in Mouth Of Wilson

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-88% vs. current

Troutdale

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-88% vs. current

Matthews State Forest

Importance: 0.60

45 species

-80% vs. current

Hickory Ridge Campground

Importance: 0.50

79 species

-89% vs. current

Whitetop

Importance: 0.50

70 species

-87% 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

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Grayson County

-88% species diversity