Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.
Houstonia caerulea
Bluets
Very Common0.44 obs.
Hesperis matronalis
Dames Rocket
Very Common0.34 obs.
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, West Virginia
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.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.
Bluets
Dames Rocket
Flat-Top Aster
Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Spring Peeper
Burdock Neb
Confused Haploa Moth
Chicory
Yellow-Banded Bumblebee
Black-Capped Chickadee
Silverspotted Skipper
Cedar Waxwing
Catbird
Tachinid Fly
Indigo Bunting
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
Field Sparrow
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The Fairfax ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 38% more documented species, Fairfax offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.