Lyles-crouch

Ecosystem Overview

The Lyles-crouch ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Virginia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 363 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common4 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 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 Virginia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Virginia

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond City

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Charlottesville

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Alexandria

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport News City

Importance: 0.51

88 species

+14% vs. current

Virginia Beach

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Roanoke

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 363 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common4 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common4 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Rare3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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