Mecklenburg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mecklenburg County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg 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 South Hill, Mecklenburg County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Mecklenburg County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. South Hill

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common11 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common8 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common8 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional6 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma vitreum

Glassy Darter

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

South Hill

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boydton

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% 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 Mecklenburg County County.

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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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. South Hill

+9900% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

South Hill

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Boydton

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common14 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common11 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common8 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common8 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common7 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

sericea lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional6 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma vitreum

Glassy Darter

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare5 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare5 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare5 obs.

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