Clay Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay Junction ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 79% more documented species, Clay Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 72 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 72 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.38 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Very Common0.35 obs.

Hypericum punctatum

Spotted St. Johnswort

Very Common0.33 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common0.21 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Very Common0.21 obs.

Corydalis flavula

Pale Corydalis

Common0.21 obs.

Packera obovata

Roundleaf Ragwort

Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.21 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.21 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Common0.21 obs.

Pseudothyris sepulchralis

Mournful Thyris Moth

Common0.17 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-Winged Warbler

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional0.1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Clay

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% vs. current

Two Run

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Clay

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Dundon

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Clay County Park

in Maysel

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+7% vs. current

Spread

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+7% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

-79% vs. current

Clay

Importance: 0.70

16 species

0% vs. current

Duck

Importance: 0.50

17 species

-6% vs. current

Two Run

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Clay

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Dundon

Importance: 0.50

16 species

0% vs. current

Clay County Park

in Maysel

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+7% vs. current

Spread

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common0.38 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Very Common0.35 obs.

Hypericum punctatum

Spotted St. Johnswort

Very Common0.33 obs.

Vicia caroliniana

Carolina Vetch

Very Common0.21 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Early Saxifrage

Very Common0.21 obs.

Corydalis flavula

Pale Corydalis

Common0.21 obs.

Packera obovata

Roundleaf Ragwort

Common0.21 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Common0.21 obs.

Silene virginica

Virginia Campion

Common0.21 obs.

Viola rostrata

Longspur Violet

Common0.21 obs.

Pseudothyris sepulchralis

Mournful Thyris Moth

Common0.17 obs.

Vermivora cyanoptera

Blue-Winged Warbler

Occasional0.11 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional0.1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.05 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 72 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 72 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-79% species diversity