Wayne County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayne County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby East Lynn Lake, Wayne County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Wayne 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 Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. East Lynn Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Common1 obs.

Helvella atra

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Valerianella locusta

Lewiston cornsalad

Rare1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Rare1 obs.

Ptyoiulus impressus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+800%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenova

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+800% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+800%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Kenova

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+800% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. East Lynn Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Common1 obs.

Helvella atra

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Valerianella locusta

Lewiston cornsalad

Rare1 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Rare1 obs.

Ptyoiulus impressus

Rare1 obs.

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