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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Mountain Dusky Salamander
Slimy Salamander

Hairy Mandarin

Wood Millet

Blueweed

Trailing Wolfsbane

Violet Leafwalker

Dark-Eyed Junco

Common Grapefern

Wehrle'S Salamander
Red Spruce
Rosebay
Fireweed
Ringneck Snake

Groundnut

Phlox
Redback Salamander

Bethroot
Two-Lined Salamander
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia
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 Randolph County County.
The Laurel Fork South Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Randolph County, Laurel Fork South Wilderness hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 100 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.