The Breakthrough Battlefield

Ecosystem Overview

The The Breakthrough Battlefield ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dinwiddie County, The Breakthrough Battlefield hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Dinwiddie County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dinwiddie County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Bellwort

Very Common0.25 obs.

Salvia officinalis

Sage

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Very Common0.19 obs.

Coreopsis grandiflora

Tickseed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Stellaria media

Chickweed

Very Common0.14 obs.

Ulmus alata

Winged Elm

Common0.14 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common0.14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.12 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.12 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.12 obs.

Rubus canadensis

Canadian Bramble

Common0.12 obs.

Pyrus communis

Pear

Occasional0.12 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional0.12 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Occasional0.12 obs.

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm

Occasional0.12 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York Fern

Occasional0.09 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional0.09 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Rare0.08 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare0.08 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dinwiddie County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dinwiddie County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

McKenney

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Pamplin Historical Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+14% vs. current

Dinwiddie County Airport

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+19% vs. current

Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+281% vs. current

Reams Station Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

Hatchers Run Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

White Oak Road Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1233% 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

+135%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dinwiddie County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Dinwiddie County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+4% vs. current

McKenney

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Pamplin Historical Park

Importance: 0.60

70 species

+14% vs. current

Dinwiddie County Airport

Importance: 0.60

67 species

+19% vs. current

Petersburg National Battlefield Park

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+281% vs. current

Reams Station Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

Hatchers Run Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+567% vs. current

White Oak Road Battlefield

Importance: 0.60

Heal-All

Rare0.08 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Rare0.07 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Dinwiddie County

+4% species diversity