Northampton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Northampton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton 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 Cape Charles, Northampton County hosts 52% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape Charles

+52% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ligia exotica

Very Common80 obs.

Tagelus plebeius

stout tagelus

Very Common33 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Very Common29 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common10 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common10 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common10 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common8 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional8 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Occasional7 obs.

Minuca pugnax

Mud Fiddler Crab

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape Charles

Importance: 0.39

66 species

+52% vs. current

Eastville

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Exmore

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cheriton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% 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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Cape Charles

Importance: 0.39

66 species

+52% vs. current

Eastville

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Exmore

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cheriton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Cape Charles

+52% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ligia exotica

Very Common80 obs.

Tagelus plebeius

stout tagelus

Very Common33 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Very Common29 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common10 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common10 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common10 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common10 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common8 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional8 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional8 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional7 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Occasional7 obs.

Minuca pugnax

Mud Fiddler Crab

Occasional7 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare6 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Rare6 obs.

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