Piankatank River Golf Club

Ecosystem Overview

The Piankatank River Golf Club ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Middlesex County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Middlesex County nearby has 78% more documented species, Piankatank River Golf Club offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Middlesex County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Middlesex County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.33 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1.32 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.84 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common0.67 obs.

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Hydrangea paniculata

Peegee Hydrangea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common0.64 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.64 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Common0.63 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.56 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.54 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common0.53 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.2 obs.

Coreopsis auriculata

Occasional0.13 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.12 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Urbanna

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-69% vs. current

Bethpage Camp-resort

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+113% vs. current

Stampers

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-29% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Hartfield

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Fairfield Landing

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Free Shade Corner

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% 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 Middlesex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Middlesex County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Middlesex County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-78% vs. current

Urbanna

Importance: 0.70

55 species

-69% vs. current

Bethpage Camp-resort

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+113% vs. current

Stampers

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-29% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Hartfield

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Fairfield Landing

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

Free Shade Corner

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common1.33 obs.

Vinca minor

Myrtle

Very Common1.32 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common0.84 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Very Common0.67 obs.

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Hydrangea paniculata

Peegee Hydrangea

Very Common0.66 obs.

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Common0.64 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common0.64 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Common0.63 obs.

Desmodium paniculatum

Panicled Tick-Clover

Common0.56 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.54 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Common0.53 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional0.2 obs.

Coreopsis auriculata

Occasional0.13 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Occasional0.12 obs.

Eupatorium capillifolium

Dogfennel

Occasional0.06 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Occasional0.06 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Middlesex County

-78% species diversity