Carroll County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carroll County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll 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 Hillsville, Carroll County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsville

+809% species diversity

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

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common3 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common3 obs.

Trillium sulcatum

Southern Red Trillium

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsville

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+809% 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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsville

Importance: 0.37

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hillsville

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common5 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common5 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common3 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common3 obs.

Trillium sulcatum

Southern Red Trillium

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Rare3 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare2 obs.

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