Scottsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Scottsville ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 32% more documented species, Scottsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #114 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 363 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common3 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-32% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-32% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-32% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-32% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-23% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-32% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-32% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-32% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-32% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-32% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-23% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 363 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common3 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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