Charlotte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Charlotte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Charlotte 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 Keysville, Charlotte County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Charlotte 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. Keysville

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common9 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common7 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Keysville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Charlotte Court House

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+900% vs. current

Drakes Branch

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% 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 Charlotte County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Charlotte County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Keysville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Charlotte Court House

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+900% vs. current

Drakes Branch

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% 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. Keysville

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acrolophus popeanella

Clemens' Grass Tubeworm Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common9 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common7 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Common4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Common4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare3 obs.

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