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South Boston

Ecosystem Overview

The South Boston ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in halifax county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Halifax County nearby has 79% more documented species, South Boston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 halifax county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Halifax County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Quercus phellos

Quercus phellos

willow oak

Very Common2 obs.
Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.
Chasmanthium latifolium

Chasmanthium latifolium

Northern Sea Oats

Very Common1 obs.
Eleusine indica

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Very Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.
Ipomoea purpurea

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Common1 obs.
Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Common1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.
Juglans nigra

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.
Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.
Ligustrum sinense

Ligustrum sinense

Chinese privet

Occasional1 obs.
Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional1 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.
Rhus glabra

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Rare1 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.
Microstegium vimineum

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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