Floyd County

Ecosystem Overview

The Floyd County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Floyd 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 Floyd, Floyd County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Floyd County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Floyd

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common10 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

flame azalea

Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common8 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common7 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional6 obs.

Desmognathus planiceps

Flat-headed Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Floyd

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rakes Millpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Floyd County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Floyd County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Floyd

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rakes Millpond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Floyd

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common10 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common10 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron calendulaceum

flame azalea

Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common8 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common7 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional6 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional6 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional6 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional6 obs.

Desmognathus planiceps

Flat-headed Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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