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Virginia Species Lists
Humans' penchant for classification and categorization is hugely important in directing conservation -- we can learn what we have, what's at risk, and, sadly, what we've lost.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Federally Listed Species for Virginia
Species Lists from Virginia
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Endemic Species | LandScope Virginia
Of the several thousand species that naturally occur in the state, some species have only been found in the Commonwealth -- these are considered endemic to Virginia. Nine vertebrate species and five vascular plant species are classified as such.