Scott County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scott County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Scott 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 Gate City, Scott County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Scott County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gate City

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Amanita jacksonii

Occasional2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Ophiomyia carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Weber City

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Dungannon

Importance: 0.36

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 Scott County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Scott County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Weber City

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Dungannon

Importance: 0.36

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Gate City

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common2 obs.

Amanita jacksonii

Occasional2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Epiaeschna heros

Swamp Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Ophiomyia carolinensis

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

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