Preston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Preston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Preston 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 Upper Deckers Creek Structure Number One Dam Resevoir, Preston County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Preston 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. Upper Deckers Creek Structure Number One Dam Resevoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common25 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common5 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Albright

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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 Preston County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Albright

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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. Upper Deckers Creek Structure Number One Dam Resevoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common25 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common5 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional4 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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