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

Banded Sunfish

Owl

Muscadine Grape

Mud Minnow

Mud Sunfish

Warmouth

Flier
Loblolly Pine
Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher

Bull-Nettle

Bullhead
Pine Warbler

Water Oak

Florida Pine
Sunfish
Eastern Towhee
Mocassin Flower
Black Sumac
Tuliptree
Hooded Warbler
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sussex County County, Virginia
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.
The Sussex County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Sussex 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 Stony Creek, Sussex County hosts 1167% more species diversity.