Bath County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Bath County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Bath County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby lower Basin, Bath County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Bath County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. lower Basin

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Very Common3 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common3 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum glaucophyllum

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. lower Basin

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Very Common3 obs.

Iris verna

dwarf violet iris

Very Common3 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Magnolia acuminata

Cucumber-Tree

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum glaucophyllum

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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