Chippokes Plantation State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Chippokes Plantation State Park ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Surry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Surry County nearby has 26% more documented species, Chippokes Plantation State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 100 Surry County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Surry County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.11 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common2.02 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1.02 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Ramalina stenospora

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Surry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Surry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-26% vs. current

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-27% vs. current

Surry

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+61% vs. current

Dendron

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Claremont

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area - Carlisle Tract

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+26% vs. current

Pipsico Reservation

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Town Of Surry Historic District

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+66% 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 Surry County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Very Common2.11 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Very Common2.02 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Very Common2 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1.02 obs.

Helenium autumnale

Sneezeweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Pickpocket

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

White-Throated Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

Bird'S-Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional1 obs.

Ramalina stenospora

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

Corn Speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Surry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Surry County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-26% vs. current

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-27% vs. current

Surry

Importance: 0.70

36 species

+61% vs. current

Dendron

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Claremont

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5700% vs. current

Hog Island Wildlife Management Area - Carlisle Tract

Importance: 0.60

46 species

+26% vs. current

Pipsico Reservation

Importance: 0.60

38 species

+53% vs. current

Town Of Surry Historic District

Importance: 0.60

35 species

+66% 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 100 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Surry County

-26% species diversity