Rockbridge County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockbridge County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockbridge 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 Goshen, Rockbridge County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Rockbridge 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. Goshen

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common6 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common6 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Common6 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common6 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional5 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rockbridge County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Merriweather

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Rockbridge County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Rockbridge County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Merriweather

Importance: 0.20

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. Goshen

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common7 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common6 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common6 obs.

Polygrammate hebraeicum

Hebrew Moth

Common6 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common6 obs.

Chrysogonum virginianum

golden-star

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional5 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare4 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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