Morgan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Morgan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 Cacapon Lake, Morgan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cacapon Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common3 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Cisthene plumbea

Lead Colored Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Rare2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

Dicaelus purpuratus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Morgan County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath (berkeley Springs)

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% 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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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Morgan County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Bath (berkeley Springs)

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

About This Comparison

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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cacapon Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Common3 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common3 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Cisthene plumbea

Lead Colored Lichen Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cunila origanoides

stone-mint

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Rare2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare2 obs.

Dicaelus purpuratus

Rare2 obs.

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