Avondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Avondale ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Doddridge 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 Doddridge County nearby has 68% more documented species, Avondale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 67 Doddridge County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 67 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Doddridge County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.37 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Very Common0.25 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common0.25 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common0.19 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common0.19 obs.

Contarinia negundinis

Boxelder Budgall Midge

Common0.19 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.18 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common0.18 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.12 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Common0.12 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.11 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

Creeping-Pear

Rare0.03 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare0.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Doddridge County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+4% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Doddridge County Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+50% vs. current

Smithburg

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+60% vs. current

Morgansville

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+71% vs. current

Industrial

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+140% vs. current

Blandville

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+140% 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 Doddridge County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Doddridge County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-68% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.70

23 species

+4% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+85% vs. current

Doddridge County Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+50% vs. current

Smithburg

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+60% vs. current

Morgansville

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+71% vs. current

Industrial

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+140% vs. current

Blandville

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+140% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.37 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Very Common0.25 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.25 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common0.25 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Very Common0.19 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common0.19 obs.

Contarinia negundinis

Boxelder Budgall Midge

Common0.19 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.18 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common0.18 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.12 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Common0.12 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional0.11 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Occasional0.1 obs.

Aesculus glabra

Buckeye

Occasional0.1 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Occasional0.08 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Occasional0.07 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional0.04 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

Creeping-Pear

Rare0.03 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Rare0.02 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.02 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 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 67 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Doddridge County

-68% species diversity