Elk River Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Elk River Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Braxton County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Braxton County, Elk River Wildlife Management Area hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Braxton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common4.74 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common2.02 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Carolina Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common1.93 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.83 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1.76 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Occasional1.75 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional1.74 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1.74 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional1.61 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional1.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare1.06 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare1.05 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+1% vs. current

Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+32% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+464% vs. current

Gassaway

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Holly Gray Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% 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 Braxton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+1% vs. current

Burnsville Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Flatwoods

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+32% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+464% vs. current

Gassaway

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+618% vs. current

Sutton

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Holly Gray Park

Importance: 0.60

77 species

+3% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common4.74 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common2.02 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Carolina Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Botrypus virginianus

Common Grapefern

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common1.93 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.83 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1.76 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Occasional1.75 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional1.74 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1.74 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional1.61 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

Tufted Titmouse

Occasional1.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare1.06 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare1.05 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicken Hawk

Rare1 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

+1% species diversity