Landes

Ecosystem Overview

The Landes ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 58% more documented species, Landes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Very Common0.14 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.07 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Common0.07 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.07 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.07 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.07 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.07 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Calycina citrina

Yellow Fairy Cups

Occasional0.06 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Rare0.06 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Mica Cap

Rare0.06 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Rare0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+68% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+129% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-59% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-33% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+68% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+68% vs. current

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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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-58% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+68% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+129% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+433% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-59% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-33% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+68% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+68% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common0.19 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Very Common0.14 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Very Common0.13 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.07 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Common0.07 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Common0.07 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.07 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common0.07 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Isopod

Common0.07 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Occasional0.07 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional0.07 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.07 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional0.06 obs.

Calycina citrina

Yellow Fairy Cups

Occasional0.06 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Occasional0.06 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Rare0.06 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Mica Cap

Rare0.06 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Rare0.06 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-58% species diversity