Wetzel County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wetzel County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Smithfield, Wetzel County hosts 0% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Smithfield

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2.84 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2.24 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1.81 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common1.71 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.65 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.63 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common1.55 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.25 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional1.13 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional1.03 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional1.01 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Magic-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Silver-Dashed Anacampsis

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Smithfield

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common2.84 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2.24 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common2 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

Orb Weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1.81 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common1.71 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1.65 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.63 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common1.55 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common1.25 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Occasional1.13 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

Bog-Hemp

Occasional1.03 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Occasional1.01 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Collinsia verna

Spring Blue-Eyed Mary

Occasional1 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Magic-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Silver-Dashed Anacampsis

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

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