Norton City Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Norton City ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Norton City, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Norton City County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

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Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

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Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus welteri

Black Mountain Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Lactarius vinaceorufescens

Common2 obs.

Entoloma strictius

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Craterellus ignicolor

Occasional2 obs.

Brachoria insolita

Occasional2 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Occasional2 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

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Pteronarcys proteus

Appalachian Salmonfly

Occasional1 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Xorides albopictus

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 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

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common8 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Plethodon richmondi

Ravine Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus welteri

Black Mountain Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Lactarius vinaceorufescens

Common2 obs.

Entoloma strictius

Common2 obs.

Galax urceolata

Common2 obs.

Eurycea cirrigera

Southern Two-lined Salamander

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Craterellus ignicolor

Occasional2 obs.

Brachoria insolita

Occasional2 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Occasional2 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Pteronarcys proteus

Appalachian Salmonfly

Occasional1 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Xorides albopictus

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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