William Ramsay

Ecosystem Overview

The William Ramsay ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #53 for species diversity among 363 Virginia natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 363 locations

85th 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.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 363 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 363 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Virginia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare2 obs.

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