Henrico County

Ecosystem Overview

The Henrico County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Henrico 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 Bartley Pond, Henrico County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Henrico 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. Bartley Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common40 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common40 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common36 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common33 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common30 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common30 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common30 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common29 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common27 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common26 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common25 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional24 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional24 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional24 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional24 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional24 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare24 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare23 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henrico County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Innsbrook

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Rooty

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 Henrico County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Henrico County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Innsbrook

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Rooty

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. Bartley Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common40 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common40 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common36 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common33 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common30 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common30 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common30 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common29 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common27 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common26 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common25 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional24 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Occasional24 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional24 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional24 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional24 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional24 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare24 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare23 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare23 obs.

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