Goochland County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Goochland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Goochland 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 Broad Branch Lake, Goochland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Goochland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Broad Branch Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common44 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common28 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common24 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common20 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common19 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common17 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common17 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common16 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional16 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional15 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional15 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional15 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare14 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare13 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Broad Branch Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common44 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common28 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common24 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common20 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common19 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common17 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common17 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common17 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common16 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional16 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional15 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional15 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional15 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional14 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare14 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare14 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Rare13 obs.

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