Big Stone Gap
Ecosystem Overview
The Big Stone Gap ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in wise county, virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wise County nearby has 57% more documented species, Big Stone Gap offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 wise 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 43 total documented species.
Pseudacris brachyphona
Mountain Chorus Frog
Cerioporus squamosus
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Armillaria gallica
Bulbous Honey Fungus
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Hemerocallis fulva
Fulvous Day-Lily
Phaeolus schweinitzii
Dyer's Mazegill
Ganoderma applanatum
Artist's Bracket
Myelochroa galbina
Yucca filamentosa
Spoon-Leaf Yucca
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Albizia julibrissin
Siris
Adelges tsugae
hemlock woolly adelgid
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wise County
Discover 6 other wildlife-rich locations near Big Stone Gap. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Big Stone Gapwithin Wise County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.