Plunkett Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Plunkett Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Roanoke County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Roanoke nearby has 92% more documented species, Plunkett Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Roanoke County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-92% vs. current

Roanoke County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% 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 Roanoke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Roanoke County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-92% vs. current

Roanoke County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-92% vs. current

Windsor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Roanoke

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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