Randolph County

Ecosystem Overview

The Randolph County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph 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 Elkins, Randolph County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Elkins

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common3 obs.

Eriosoma americanum

woolly elm aphid

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common2 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Milium effusum

millet grass

Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare2 obs.

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Stenochironomus woodi

Rare2 obs.

Nebria pallipes

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Elkins

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+400% vs. current

Spruce Knob Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 Randolph County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Elkins

Importance: 0.41

20 species

+400% vs. current

Spruce Knob Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Elkins

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common3 obs.

Eriosoma americanum

woolly elm aphid

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common2 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common2 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Milium effusum

millet grass

Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare2 obs.

No image

Stenochironomus woodi

Rare2 obs.

Nebria pallipes

Rare2 obs.

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