Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Petersburg National Battlefield Park ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dinwiddie County nearby has 73% more documented species, Petersburg National Battlefield Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

vs. Dinwiddie County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.8 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.52 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.26 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.25 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common0.08 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Common0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common0.04 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.04 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.04 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.04 obs.

Rubus canadensis

Canadian Bramble

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm

Occasional0.04 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Rare0.03 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.03 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dinwiddie County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dinwiddie County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-73% vs. current

McKenney

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+425% vs. current

The Breakthrough Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-74% vs. current

Pamplin Historical Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-70% vs. current

Dinwiddie County Airport

Importance: 0.60

67 species

-69% vs. current

Reams Station Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+75% vs. current

Hatchers Run Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+75% vs. current

White Oak Road Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+250% 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 Dinwiddie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dinwiddie County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dinwiddie County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-73% vs. current

McKenney

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+425% vs. current

The Breakthrough Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-74% vs. current

Pamplin Historical Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

-70% vs. current

Dinwiddie County Airport

Importance: 0.60

67 species

-69% vs. current

Reams Station Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+75% vs. current

Hatchers Run Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+75% vs. current

White Oak Road Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+250% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.8 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.52 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common0.26 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common0.25 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.11 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common0.08 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Common0.07 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Common0.04 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Common0.04 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common0.04 obs.

Ipomoea lacunosa

White Star

Common0.04 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.04 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Diodia virginiana

Occasional0.04 obs.

Rubus canadensis

Canadian Bramble

Occasional0.04 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm

Occasional0.04 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Golden Cassia

Rare0.03 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Rare0.03 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

vs. Dinwiddie County

-73% species diversity