Harrison County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nutter Fort, Harrison County hosts 152% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Nutter Fort

+152% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common10.77 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common9.14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.92 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common6.02 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common5.7 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common4.65 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common4 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common4 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common3.95 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional2.83 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare2.81 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Rare2.7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare2.26 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

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Nutter Fort

+152% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common10.77 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common9.14 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common8.92 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Very Common6.02 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Very Common5.7 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common4.65 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common4 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common4 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Common4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common3.95 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

Mallow-Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Occasional2.83 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Rare2.81 obs.

Calycanthus floridus

Spicebush

Rare2.7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Rare2.26 obs.

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