Henry County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Henry County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ridgeway, Henry County hosts 838% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ridgeway

+838% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7.79 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common7.1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common5.03 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common4.8 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.22 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common4.21 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.79 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common3.4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common3.38 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.01 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional2.77 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional2.75 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2.75 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional2.69 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Rare2.63 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Rare2.52 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Rare2.5 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ridgeway

+838% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7.79 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common7.1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common5.03 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common4.8 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common4.22 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common4.21 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.79 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common3.4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common3.38 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common3.01 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Occasional2.77 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional2.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional2.75 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2.75 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional2.69 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Rare2.63 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Rare2.52 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Rare2.5 obs.

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