Philippi

Ecosystem Overview

The Philippi ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Barbour County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Barbour County nearby has 81% more documented species, Philippi offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 92 Barbour County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 92 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Barbour County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Very Common0.82 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.82 obs.

Scutellaria serrata

Very Common0.3 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.29 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Very Common0.29 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.29 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.29 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common0.28 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.27 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.17 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phlox maculata

Meadow Phlox

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Barbour County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-55% vs. current

Junior

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Belington

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.60

15 species

0% vs. current

Audra State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+150% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-63% vs. current

Adaland

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-63% 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 Barbour County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Barbour County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-81% vs. current

Philippi

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-55% vs. current

Junior

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-29% vs. current

Belington

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+7% vs. current

Memorial Park

Importance: 0.60

15 species

0% vs. current

Audra State Park

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+150% vs. current

Hopewell

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-63% vs. current

Adaland

Importance: 0.50

41 species

-63% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Fagopyrum esculentum

Buckwheat

Very Common0.82 obs.

Citrullus lanatus

Watermelon

Very Common0.82 obs.

Scutellaria serrata

Very Common0.3 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.29 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Very Common0.29 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.29 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common0.29 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Common0.28 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Common0.28 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.27 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional0.17 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phlox maculata

Meadow Phlox

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional0.04 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

#33

Regional Rank

Out of 92 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#33 of 92 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Barbour County

-81% species diversity