Jefferson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County hosts 3% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

vs. Harpers Ferry

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common27 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common8 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common7 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

vs. Harpers Ferry

+3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common27 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common8 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common8 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common8 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common7 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional5 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

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