Mecklenburg County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mecklenburg County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby La Crosse, Mecklenburg County hosts 230% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. La Crosse

+230% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common12.19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common11 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common10.5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common9.94 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional7 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional6.87 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional6 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare6 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Occoneechee State Park

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Boydton

Importance: 0.70

41 species

+85% vs. current

La Crosse

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+230% vs. current

Chase City

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-1% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mecklenburg County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-4% vs. current

South Hill

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Occoneechee State Park

in Clarksville

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-1% vs. current

Boydton

Importance: 0.70

41 species

+85% vs. current

La Crosse

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+230% vs. current

Chase City

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+1167% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-5% vs. current

Old Soudan Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

77 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common12.19 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common11 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Very Common11 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Very Common10.5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common9.94 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional7 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Occasional7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional6.87 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional6 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Occasional6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare6 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Rare6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Rare6 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. La Crosse

+230% species diversity