Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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 Abingdon, Washington County hosts 113% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Washington 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. Abingdon

+113% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common7 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common7 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Abingdon

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+113% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Abingdon

Importance: 0.41

47 species

+113% vs. current

Damascus

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 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. Abingdon

+113% species diversity

baltimore oriole

Rare3 obs.

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