Martinsville Speedway

Ecosystem Overview

The Martinsville Speedway ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Henry County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Henry County nearby has 59% more documented species, Martinsville Speedway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Henry County

-59% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Species Distribution

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.5 obs.

Dicentra eximia

Staggerweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

Bear'S-Foot

Very Common0.44 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Very Common0.41 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Common0.35 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common0.29 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.25 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.25 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common0.25 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.25 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.24 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.24 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional0.23 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.19 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional0.18 obs.

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Fetter-Bush

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.15 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Rare0.14 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Rare0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-59% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+288% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+15% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+48% vs. current

Villa Heights

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-35% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+11% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+29% 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 Henry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Henry County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Henry County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-59% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+288% vs. current

Chatmoss Country Club

in Martinsville

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+15% vs. current

Mayo River State Park (va)

Importance: 0.60

21 species

+48% vs. current

Villa Heights

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-35% vs. current

North Lot Camping Area

Importance: 0.50

29 species

+7% vs. current

Martinsville Speedway

in Ridgeway

Importance: 0.50

28 species

+11% vs. current

Collinsville

Importance: 0.50

24 species

+29% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Very Common0.6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.5 obs.

Dicentra eximia

Staggerweed

Very Common0.48 obs.

Smallanthus uvedalia

Bear'S-Foot

Very Common0.44 obs.

Pycnanthemum muticum

Blunt Mountain-Mint

Very Common0.41 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Common0.35 obs.

Clitoria mariana

Butterfly-Pea

Common0.29 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.25 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-Mulberry

Common0.25 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common0.25 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.25 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional0.24 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Occasional0.24 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional0.23 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.19 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional0.18 obs.

Leucothoe fontanesiana

Fetter-Bush

Occasional0.15 obs.

Lycoris radiata

Red Spider Lily

Rare0.15 obs.

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Rare0.14 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Rare0.13 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

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

vs. Henry County

-59% species diversity