Danville Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Danville ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Danville, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Danville, Danville hosts 217% more species diversity.

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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Danville

+217% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.62 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3.26 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.02 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common2.96 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common2.45 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2.31 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common2.15 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common2 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1.88 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1.84 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1.81 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.69 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare1.66 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare1.65 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare1.62 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Danville

+217% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common3.62 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common3.26 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3.02 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common2.96 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common2.45 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

American Persimmon

Common2.31 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common2.15 obs.

Aucuba japonica

Japanese Laurel

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Common2 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrangea quercifolia

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1.88 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1.84 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional1.81 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1.69 obs.

Strix varia

Barred Owl

Rare1.66 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Rare1.65 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare1.62 obs.

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