Grayson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grayson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Grayson 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 Independence, Grayson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Grayson 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. Independence

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common13 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common11 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Desmognathus orestes

Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common6 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Common6 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common5 obs.

Monarda didyma

Oswego Tea

Common5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common5 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon montanus

Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare4 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Grayson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Grayson County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hale Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Independence

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Very Common13 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common11 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Desmognathus orestes

Blue Ridge Dusky Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Abies fraseri

Fraser Fir

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common6 obs.

Micranthes petiolaris

Common6 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common5 obs.

Monarda didyma

Oswego Tea

Common5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common5 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon montanus

Northern Gray-cheeked Salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional4 obs.

Rhododendron catawbiense

Catawba Rhododendron

Occasional4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare4 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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