Jefferson Houston

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson Houston ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Virginia nearby has 13% more documented species, Jefferson Houston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #102 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#102

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#102 of 363 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common4 obs.

Ranunculus bulbosus

bulbous buttercup

Very Common3 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Very Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-13% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-13% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-1% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-13% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-13% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-13% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-13% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

-1% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-13% 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

#102

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#102 of 363 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common6 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common4 obs.

Ranunculus bulbosus

bulbous buttercup

Very Common3 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Very Common2 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Viola rafinesquei

Johnny-jump-up

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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