Follansbee

Ecosystem Overview

The Follansbee ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Brooke County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brooke County nearby has 13% more documented species, Follansbee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 100 Brooke County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooke County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common0.79 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.77 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.76 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

Winter Aconite

Very Common0.75 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.67 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.67 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Common0.65 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common0.65 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.64 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Occasional0.6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.6 obs.

Pileolaria brevipes

Poison Ivy Rust

Occasional0.55 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Maple Spindle Gall Mite

Occasional0.49 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Occasional0.48 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Occasional0.48 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Rare0.46 obs.

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Tagetes erecta

Marigold

Rare0.43 obs.

Gomphrena globosa

Globe-Amaranth

Rare0.37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooke County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-13% vs. current

Follansbee District

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-14% vs. current

Weirton District

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-12% vs. current

Wellsburg District

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-11% vs. current

Wellsburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+35% vs. current

Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+150% vs. current

Beech Bottom

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+160% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+282% 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 Brooke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooke County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-13% vs. current

Follansbee District

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-14% vs. current

Weirton District

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-12% vs. current

Wellsburg District

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-11% vs. current

Wellsburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

+35% vs. current

Cross Creek Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+150% vs. current

Beech Bottom

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+160% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+282% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 100 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Brooke County

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common1 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common0.79 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.77 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.76 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

Winter Aconite

Very Common0.75 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.67 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.67 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Common0.65 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Common0.65 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.64 obs.

Ulmus americana

Water Elm

Occasional0.6 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Occasional0.6 obs.

Pileolaria brevipes

Poison Ivy Rust

Occasional0.55 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Maple Spindle Gall Mite

Occasional0.49 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Occasional0.48 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Occasional0.48 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Rare0.46 obs.

No image

Tagetes erecta

Marigold

Rare0.43 obs.

Gomphrena globosa

Globe-Amaranth

Rare0.37 obs.

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