Shenandoah County

Ecosystem Overview

The Shenandoah County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Shenandoah 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 Strasburg, Shenandoah County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Shenandoah County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Strasburg

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common3 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common3 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Jefferson Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional2 obs.

Paronychia canadensis

Forked Nailwort

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Rare2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Rare2 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Shenandoah County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Strasburg

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Mount Jackson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Toms Brook

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Laura

in Basye-bryce Mountain

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Shenandoah County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Shenandoah County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Strasburg

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Mount Jackson

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Edinburg

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Toms Brook

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Laura

in Basye-bryce Mountain

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Strasburg

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common3 obs.

Clitoria mariana

butterfly-pea

Common3 obs.

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma jeffersonianum

Jefferson Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia nutans

eyebane

Occasional2 obs.

Paronychia canadensis

Forked Nailwort

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Rare2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Rare2 obs.

Nigronia serricornis

Rare2 obs.

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