The Royal Virginian Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The The Royal Virginian Golf Course ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Goochland County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Goochland County nearby has 85% more documented species, The Royal Virginian Golf Course 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Goochland County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.27 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common0.27 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.13 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.13 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.04 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common0.04 obs.

Reticulitermes flavipes

Common0.03 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.03 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Common0.03 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Goochland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Goochland County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Kinloch Golf Club

in Manakin-sabot

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Hermitage Country Club

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Richmond Country Club Golf Course

in Richmond

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Heart Of Virginia Scout Reservation

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-84% vs. current

Benedictine Abbey Of Mary Mother Of The Church

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Homewood Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% 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 Goochland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Goochland County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Goochland County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-85% vs. current

Kinloch Golf Club

in Manakin-sabot

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Hermitage Country Club

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Richmond Country Club Golf Course

in Richmond

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-85% vs. current

Heart Of Virginia Scout Reservation

Importance: 0.60

75 species

-84% vs. current

Benedictine Abbey Of Mary Mother Of The Church

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Centerville

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

Homewood Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-85% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.68 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common0.27 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Very Common0.27 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.17 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Very Common0.13 obs.

Fatoua villosa

Hairy Crabweed

Common0.13 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common0.04 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common0.04 obs.

Reticulitermes flavipes

Common0.03 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.03 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Common0.03 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Occasional0.03 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Goochland County

-85% species diversity