Cacapon Golf Course

Ecosystem Overview

The Cacapon Golf Course ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgan County nearby has 14% more documented species, Cacapon Golf Course offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.68 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common1.41 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Very Common1.13 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common1.03 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1.03 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.95 obs.

Chelone glabra

Balmony

Common0.92 obs.

Viola palmata

Wild Okra

Common0.91 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common0.89 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Walkingstick

Common0.89 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.89 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional0.89 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.89 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Occasional0.85 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional0.85 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional0.85 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Rare0.84 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Rare0.82 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.82 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morgan County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-14% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+9% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+47% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+186% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-21% vs. current

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+26% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+85% vs. current

Sleepy Creek

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-21% 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 Morgan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Mottled Pipsissewa

Very Common1.68 obs.

Conopholis americana

Squawroot

Very Common1.41 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Very Common1.17 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Very Common1.13 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Very Common1.03 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1.03 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common0.95 obs.

Chelone glabra

Balmony

Common0.92 obs.

Viola palmata

Wild Okra

Common0.91 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common0.89 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Walkingstick

Common0.89 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Occasional0.89 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Occasional0.89 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional0.89 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Occasional0.85 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional0.85 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional0.85 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

Hog Peanut

Rare0.84 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Rare0.82 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.82 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-14% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morgan County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-14% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+9% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+47% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+186% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-21% vs. current

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

50 species

+26% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+85% vs. current

Sleepy Creek

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-21% vs. current