Madison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

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

+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 Common29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common14 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common14 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common13 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common13 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common12 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional11 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional11 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional10 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare10 obs.

Amianthium muscitoxicum

fly-poison

Rare10 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare9 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. Madison

+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 Common29 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common24 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common14 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common14 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common14 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common13 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common13 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common12 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common12 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional11 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional11 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional10 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare10 obs.

Amianthium muscitoxicum

fly-poison

Rare10 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare9 obs.

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