Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fairmont, Marion County hosts 829% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairmont

+829% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Platynus angustatus

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common2 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Clastoptera obtusa

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+829%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Marion County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairmont

Importance: 0.42

7 species

+829% 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 Marion County County.

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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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairmont

+829% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+829%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Marion County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairmont

Importance: 0.42

7 species

+829% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Platynus angustatus

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Very Common2 obs.

Charadra deridens

Laugher Moth

Common1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Common1 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Clastoptera obtusa

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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