White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Hampshire County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hampshire County nearby has 82% more documented species, White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #86 for species diversity among 100 Hampshire County County natural areas, placing it in the 14th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

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Occasionally documented species

#86

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Out of 100 locations

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.41 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.37 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Very Common0.2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common0.15 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common0.12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.11 obs.

Pselliopus barberi

Common0.07 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common0.07 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.06 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.02 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hampshire County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampshire County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+40% vs. current

Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+56% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+75% vs. current

Arnold Farm

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hampshire County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common0.41 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.37 obs.

Artemisia annua

Sweet Annie

Very Common0.2 obs.

Falco sparverius

Killy-Killy

Very Common0.15 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common0.13 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.13 obs.

Corvus corax

Raven

Common0.12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common0.11 obs.

Pselliopus barberi

Common0.07 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common0.07 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Common0.06 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional0.06 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.02 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hampshire County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampshire County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-82% vs. current

Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-82% vs. current

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-81% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+40% vs. current

Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-82% vs. current

Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+56% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+75% vs. current

Arnold Farm

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations