West Virginia Wildlife Center

Ecosystem Overview

The West Virginia Wildlife Center ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Upshur 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 Upshur County nearby has 86% more documented species, West Virginia Wildlife Center offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Upshur County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.46 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.45 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Very Common0.43 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

Yellow Lady'S Slipper

Very Common0.42 obs.

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Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Common0.41 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.4 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.28 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Upshur County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-79% vs. current

James W. Curry Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Upshur County Youth Camp

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+120% vs. current

White Oak

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Ruraldale

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Reger

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Upshur County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Upshur County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-86% vs. current

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-86% vs. current

Buckhannon

Importance: 0.60

52 species

-79% vs. current

James W. Curry Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Upshur County Youth Camp

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+120% vs. current

White Oak

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Ruraldale

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-86% vs. current

Reger

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-82% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.46 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common0.45 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Very Common0.43 obs.

Jeffersonia diphylla

Twinleaf

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

Yellow Lady'S Slipper

Very Common0.42 obs.

No image

Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal

Common0.41 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.4 obs.

Verbesina occidentalis

Common0.28 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.21 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.08 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

vs. Upshur County

-86% species diversity