Mathis Field

Ecosystem Overview

The Mathis Field ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Hopewell, 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 Hopewell nearby has 22% more documented species, Mathis Field offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 35 Hopewell County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 35 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hopewell

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1.09 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Very Common0.91 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann'S Gull

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.59 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.51 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.49 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Common0.42 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.37 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.21 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common0.2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Common0.18 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.17 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Occasional0.16 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.14 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Occasional0.14 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.14 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-Green Swamp Grasshopper

Rare0.12 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham'S Skimmer

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopewell County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hopewell

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-22% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+63% vs. current

Atwater Soccer Complex

in Hopewell City

Importance: 0.50

59 species

+5% vs. current

Petersburg National Battlefield

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+63% vs. current

Grant's Headquarters At City Point

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+63% vs. current

James River Genco

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+88% vs. current

Kenwood

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Mathis Park

in Hopewell

Importance: 0.40

62 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 Hopewell County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hopewell County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hopewell

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-22% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+63% vs. current

Atwater Soccer Complex

in Hopewell City

Importance: 0.50

59 species

+5% vs. current

Petersburg National Battlefield

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+63% vs. current

Grant's Headquarters At City Point

Importance: 0.50

38 species

+63% vs. current

James River Genco

Importance: 0.50

33 species

+88% vs. current

Kenwood

Importance: 0.40

64 species

-3% vs. current

Mathis Park

in Hopewell

Importance: 0.40

62 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

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 35 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Hopewell

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Very Common1.09 obs.

Modiola caroliniana

Carolina Bristlemallow

Very Common0.91 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann'S Gull

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.59 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Very Common0.51 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.49 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Common0.42 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Common0.37 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.21 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Common0.2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

Lily Of The Valley

Common0.18 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional0.17 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

Herring Gull

Occasional0.16 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional0.14 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional0.14 obs.

Setophaga striata

Blackpoll Warbler

Occasional0.14 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.14 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-Green Swamp Grasshopper

Rare0.12 obs.

Libellula needhami

Needham'S Skimmer

Rare0.12 obs.

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