Appomatox Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Appomatox Park ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George County nearby has 21% more documented species, Appomatox Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #44 for species diversity among 100 Prince George County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.23 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-Green Swamp Grasshopper

Very Common0.96 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham'S Skimmer

Very Common0.96 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.82 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Very Common0.65 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common0.63 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common0.55 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Tuckahoe

Common0.49 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.48 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Common0.48 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Common0.48 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional0.48 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional0.48 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.48 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woollybear

Occasional0.48 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional0.48 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.48 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare0.48 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Rare0.48 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-21% vs. current

Fort Gregg-adams

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-21% vs. current

James River National Wildlife Refuge

in Hopewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-19% vs. current

Country Club Of Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-21% vs. current

Cardinal Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+97% vs. current

Jordan Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-21% vs. current

Southlawn Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-15% vs. current

Fort Gregg-adams

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+70% 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 Prince George County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Very Common1.23 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-Green Swamp Grasshopper

Very Common0.96 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham'S Skimmer

Very Common0.96 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.82 obs.

Iris domestica

Shenan

Very Common0.65 obs.

Chasmanthium latifolium

Indian Wood Oats

Common0.63 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common0.55 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Tuckahoe

Common0.49 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common0.48 obs.

Pontederia cordata

Pickerelweed

Common0.48 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Common0.48 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional0.48 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional0.48 obs.

Strymon melinus

Gray Hairstreak

Occasional0.48 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woollybear

Occasional0.48 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional0.48 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Occasional0.48 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare0.48 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Rare0.48 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-21% vs. current

Fort Gregg-adams

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-21% vs. current

James River National Wildlife Refuge

in Hopewell

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-19% vs. current

Country Club Of Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-21% vs. current

Cardinal Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

32 species

+97% vs. current

Jordan Point

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-21% vs. current

Southlawn Memorial Park

Importance: 0.50

74 species

-15% vs. current

Fort Gregg-adams

Importance: 0.50

37 species

+70% 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

#44

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#44 of 100 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George County

-21% species diversity