Sussex County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sussex County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex 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 Wakefield, Sussex County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Sussex 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. Wakefield

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Acantharchus pomotis

Mud sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Very Common6 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Very Common5 obs.

Centrarchus macropterus

Flier

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common4 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common4 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common4 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common4 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common4 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common3 obs.

Plethodon chlorobryonis

Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Occasional3 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Erimyzon sucetta

Lake chubsucker

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakefield

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Parker Number Two Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 Sussex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Wakefield

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Parker Number Two Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 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. Wakefield

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Acantharchus pomotis

Mud sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Umbra pygmaea

Eastern Mudminnow

Very Common6 obs.

Lepomis gulosus

Warmouth

Very Common5 obs.

Centrarchus macropterus

Flier

Very Common5 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common4 obs.

Cnidoscolus stimulosus

bull-nettle

Common4 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common4 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Common4 obs.

Pinus palustris

longleaf pine

Common4 obs.

Ambystoma opacum

Marbled Salamander

Common3 obs.

Plethodon chlorobryonis

Atlantic Coast Slimy Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Occasional3 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Erimyzon sucetta

Lake chubsucker

Rare3 obs.

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