Augusta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Augusta County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Augusta 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 Craigsville, Augusta County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Augusta 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. Craigsville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common22 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Plethodon sherando

Big Levels Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common8 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common7 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common7 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common7 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional7 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional6 obs.

Silene caroliniana

Occasional6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional6 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare6 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Augusta County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Braley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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 Augusta County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Augusta County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Braley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% 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. Craigsville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common22 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common11 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Plethodon sherando

Big Levels Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common8 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common7 obs.

Stellaria pubera

Common7 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common7 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common7 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional7 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional6 obs.

Silene caroliniana

Occasional6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional6 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare6 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

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