Grant County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grant County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Petersburg, Grant County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Grant 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. Petersburg

+9900% 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 Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Caripeta divisata

Gray Spruce Looper Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare2 obs.

Pheosia rimosa

Black-Rimmed Prominent

Rare2 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Petersburg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Petersburg

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common5 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common5 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Caripeta divisata

Gray Spruce Looper Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare2 obs.

Pheosia rimosa

Black-Rimmed Prominent

Rare2 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Rare2 obs.

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