Russia Branch

Ecosystem Overview

The Russia Branch ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Manassas Park, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Manassas Park, Russia Branch hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 32 Manassas Park 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 32 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Manassas Park

+1% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common5.79 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.39 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common4.31 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common3.87 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Common3.16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common3.11 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common3.07 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Common3.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common2.95 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2.91 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional2.8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2.79 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2.67 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2.41 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2.39 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare2.37 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare2.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Manassas Park County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Manassas Park

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Manassas Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Blooms Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Costello Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Signal Hill Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

+1% vs. current

Russia Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Manassas Park Community Center

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Russia Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% 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 Manassas Park County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Manassas Park County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Manassas Park

Importance: 0.80

79 species

+1% vs. current

Manassas Park

Importance: 0.60

80 species

0% vs. current

Blooms Park

Importance: 0.60

79 species

+1% vs. current

Costello Park

Importance: 0.50

80 species

0% vs. current

Signal Hill Park

Importance: 0.50

79 species

+1% vs. current

Russia Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Manassas Park Community Center

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Russia Branch

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 32 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Manassas Park

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common5.79 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4.43 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.39 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common4.31 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common4.22 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Common3.87 obs.

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Common3.16 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Common3.11 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common3.07 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Common3.07 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common2.95 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2.91 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional2.8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2.79 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2.67 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2.41 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Occasional2.39 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare2.37 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Rare2.3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Rare2.3 obs.

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