Orange County
Ecosystem Overview
The Orange County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Orange, Orange County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Castanea dentata
Toothed Chestnut
Castanea pumila
chinquapin
Goodyera pubescens
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Viola stoneana
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Pulveroboletus curtisii
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Laccaria ochropurpurea
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Tipularia discolor
Urnula craterium
Sphyrapicus varius
yellow-bellied sapsucker
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Dryocosmus kuriphilus
Asian chestnut gall wasp
Xyloryctes jamaicensis
Eastern Rhinoceros Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Orange County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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