Luray

Ecosystem Overview

The Luray ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Page County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Page County nearby has 80% more documented species, Luray offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Page County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Page County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Page County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Page County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% 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 Page County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Page County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Page County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-80% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Page County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

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