Fayette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fayette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Fayette 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 Smithers, Fayette County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Fayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Smithers

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common8 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common4 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional4 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Occasional4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Fayette County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ansted

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Thurmond

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gauley Bridge

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Fayette County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Fayette County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Hill

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ansted

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Thurmond

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gauley Bridge

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Smithers

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common8 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Very Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common4 obs.

Magnolia fraseri

mountain magnolia

Common4 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional4 obs.

Viola hastata

spear-leaf violet

Occasional4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare4 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Rare3 obs.

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