Page County

Ecosystem Overview

The Page County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Page 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 Luray, Page County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Page County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Luray

+400% 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 Common22 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common11 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common10 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common9 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common7 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional7 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare6 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare6 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Page County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Luray

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+400% 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 Page County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Page County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Luray

Importance: 0.40

20 species

+400% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Luray

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common22 obs.

Hylotelephium telephioides

Live-Forever

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common11 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common10 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common9 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common7 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional7 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional7 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Occasional6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare6 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare6 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare6 obs.

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