Dickenson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dickenson County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Dickenson County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Breaks Interstate Park nearby has 1% more documented species, Dickenson County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Dickenson County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Breaks Interstate Park

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common4.01 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common3.95 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common3.83 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.52 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common3.51 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3.18 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2.27 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.06 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

Fraser'S Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Slimy Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Clinchco

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+284% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+387% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+630% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+943% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+59% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+97% vs. current

Tarpon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+462% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common4.01 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common3.95 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common3.83 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common3.52 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Common3.51 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common3.18 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2.27 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common2.06 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Occasional2 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

Fraser'S Magnolia

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Slimy Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Rare2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+161%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dickenson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Breaks Interstate Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-1% vs. current

Clinchco

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+284% vs. current

Haysi

Importance: 0.70

15 species

+387% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+630% vs. current

Clintwood

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+943% vs. current

Breaks

Importance: 0.50

46 species

+59% vs. current

Bartlick

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+97% vs. current

Tarpon

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+462% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Breaks Interstate Park

-1% species diversity