Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgan County nearby has 32% more documented species, Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #81 for species diversity among 100 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 19th 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.94 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common0.93 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.84 obs.

Phylloscypha phyllogena

Very Common0.81 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.8 obs.

Viola fimbriatula

Sand Violet

Common0.8 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Puttyroot

Common0.72 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.63 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Blacknose Dace

Common0.34 obs.

Poecilia reticulata

Guppy

Common0.34 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.34 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.34 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.33 obs.

Tabanus calens

Occasional0.33 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional0.32 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional0.31 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Rare0.3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare0.29 obs.

Lunaria annua

Honesty

Rare0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-32% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-14% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+16% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+127% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-37% vs. current

Cacapon Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-21% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+47% vs. current

Snyders

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-37% 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 Morgan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common0.94 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common0.93 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common0.84 obs.

Phylloscypha phyllogena

Very Common0.81 obs.

Viola pedata

Pansy Violet

Very Common0.8 obs.

Viola fimbriatula

Sand Violet

Common0.8 obs.

Aplectrum hyemale

Puttyroot

Common0.72 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.63 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Common0.4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Blacknose Dace

Common0.34 obs.

Poecilia reticulata

Guppy

Common0.34 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Occasional0.34 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional0.34 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.33 obs.

Tabanus calens

Occasional0.33 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional0.32 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional0.31 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Rare0.3 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare0.29 obs.

Lunaria annua

Honesty

Rare0.28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-32% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-14% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+16% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+127% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-37% vs. current

Cacapon Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-21% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+47% vs. current

Snyders

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-37% 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

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-32% species diversity