Pulaski County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pulaski County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Pulaski 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 Pulaski, Pulaski County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Pulaski County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski

Importance: 0.38

13 species

+669% vs. current

Gatewood Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Claytor Lake

Importance: 0.19

9 species

+1011% 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 Pulaski County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Pulaski County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pulaski

Importance: 0.38

13 species

+669% vs. current

Gatewood Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Claytor Lake

Importance: 0.19

9 species

+1011% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pulaski

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Galax urceolata

Very Common4 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common3 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Common3 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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