Clinchco

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinchco ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickenson County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dickenson County nearby has 74% more documented species, Clinchco offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #47 for species diversity among 100 Dickenson County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickenson County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.92 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common0.79 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Very Common0.76 obs.

Baetis tricaudatus

Very Common0.76 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.71 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.42 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Common0.4 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common0.28 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Common0.26 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.18 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.12 obs.

Araneus cingulatus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.11 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickenson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-74% vs. current

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-74% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+27% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+90% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+171% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-59% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-49% vs. current

Tarpon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% 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 Dickenson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dickenson County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-74% vs. current

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-74% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+27% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+90% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+171% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

-59% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

-49% vs. current

Tarpon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+46% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Very Common0.92 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common0.79 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Very Common0.76 obs.

Baetis tricaudatus

Very Common0.76 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common0.71 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.42 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Common0.4 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common0.28 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Common0.26 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.18 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.12 obs.

Araneus cingulatus

Occasional0.11 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Occasional0.11 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional0.11 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Rare0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Rare0.02 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 100 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Dickenson County

-74% species diversity