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Christiansburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Christiansburg ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Blacksburg nearby has 55% more documented species, Christiansburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

45
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
41
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
23
Common Species
Frequently observed species
22
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common13 species
Occasional14 species
Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 9 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Blacksburg
-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Celithemis elisa

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common3 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common3 obs.
Enallagma basidens

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common2 obs.
Ardea alba

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common2 obs.
Halysidota tessellaris

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.
Egretta tricolor

Egretta tricolor

Tricolor Heron

Common1 obs.
Odontomyia cincta

Odontomyia cincta

Common1 obs.
Xenox tigrinus

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.
Ceratomia catalpae

Ceratomia catalpae

Catalpa Hornworm

Occasional1 obs.
Amaurobius ferox

Amaurobius ferox

Occasional1 obs.
Trachelas tranquillus

Trachelas tranquillus

Occasional1 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.
Eristalis tenax

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.
Tramea carolina

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Rare1 obs.
Odontota dorsalis

Odontota dorsalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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