Tucker County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tucker County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Tucker County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Parsons, Tucker County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Tucker County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Parsons

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common23 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common20 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common16 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common12 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common11 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common10 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common10 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common10 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional10 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional10 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional9 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare8 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare8 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tucker County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Parsons

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Davis

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.27

33 species

+203% vs. current

Hendricks

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Tucker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Tucker County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Parsons

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Davis

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Thomas

Importance: 0.27

33 species

+203% vs. current

Hendricks

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Parsons

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common23 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common20 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common16 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common13 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common12 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common11 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common11 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common10 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common10 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common10 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional10 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional10 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Occasional10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional10 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional9 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare8 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare8 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare8 obs.

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