Oka

Ecosystem Overview

The Oka ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Calhoun County nearby has 71% more documented species, Oka offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 36 Calhoun County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 36 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.15 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.08 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common0.08 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.08 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.08 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Common0.08 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.08 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.07 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.07 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare0.07 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Rare0.07 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-71% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Calhoun County Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Big Springs

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Pink

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Five Forks

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Calhoun County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-71% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Calhoun County Park

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Big Springs

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Pink

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Five Forks

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Pleasant Hill

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+1050% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.15 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common0.15 obs.

Trifolium campestre

Hop Clover

Very Common0.08 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common0.08 obs.

Potentilla indica

Mock Strawberry

Common0.08 obs.

Salvia lyrata

Cancerweed

Common0.08 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common0.08 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Organ-Pipe Mud-Dauber Wasp

Common0.08 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Common0.08 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional0.07 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Occasional0.07 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional0.07 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare0.07 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort

Rare0.07 obs.

Apalone spinifera

Spiny Softshell

Rare0.07 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 36 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Calhoun County

-71% species diversity