Roanoke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Roanoke County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Roanoke 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Roanoke 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon dixi

Very Common16 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common13 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common12 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common12 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common11 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common8 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common8 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional7 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional7 obs.

Uvularia puberula

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Plunkett Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Roanoke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Plunkett Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon dixi

Very Common16 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common13 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Very Common12 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common12 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common11 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common8 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common8 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common8 obs.

Galax urceolata

Occasional7 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional7 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional7 obs.

Uvularia puberula

Occasional7 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

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