Wirt County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Wirt County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Wirt 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 Elizabeth, Wirt County hosts 7700% 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

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elizabeth

+7700% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common3.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.69 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common2.03 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.72 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Common1.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.37 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.31 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common1.25 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common1.19 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1.09 obs.

Ptosima gibbicollis

Occasional1 obs.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.94 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.92 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.83 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare0.76 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare0.72 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

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Elizabeth

+7700% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common3.08 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2.69 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Very Common2.03 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common1.72 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Common1.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common1.37 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common1.31 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Common1.25 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common1.19 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1.16 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1.09 obs.

Ptosima gibbicollis

Occasional1 obs.

Allium vineale

Scallions

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional0.94 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.92 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.83 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare0.76 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare0.72 obs.

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