Moundsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Moundsville ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall County nearby has 49% more documented species, Moundsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 100 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-49% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Carex frankii

Frank'S Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Common1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Green Cone-Headed Planthopper

Common1 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.92 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Occasional0.92 obs.

Promachus rufipes

Occasional0.56 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.55 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.55 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional0.52 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-Breasted Warbler

Occasional0.49 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.49 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare0.49 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare0.48 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-49% vs. current

Benwood

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-46% vs. current

McMechen

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-30% vs. current

Glen Dale

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-24% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1133% vs. current

Grand Vue Park

Importance: 0.60

37 species

0% vs. current

Moundsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+48% vs. current

Moundsville Country Club

in Moundsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+185% 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 Marshall County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-49% vs. current

Benwood

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-46% vs. current

McMechen

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-30% vs. current

Glen Dale

Importance: 0.70

49 species

-24% vs. current

Cameron

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1133% vs. current

Grand Vue Park

Importance: 0.60

37 species

0% vs. current

Moundsville

Importance: 0.60

25 species

+48% vs. current

Moundsville Country Club

in Moundsville

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+185% 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 100 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Carex frankii

Frank'S Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Very Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common1 obs.

Brassica oleracea

Kale

Common1 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Green Cone-Headed Planthopper

Common1 obs.

Heliopsis helianthoides

Oxeye

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.92 obs.

Leiothlypis peregrina

Tennessee Warbler

Occasional0.92 obs.

Promachus rufipes

Occasional0.56 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Occasional0.55 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Occasional0.55 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional0.52 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-Breasted Warbler

Occasional0.49 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Rare0.49 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare0.49 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Rare0.48 obs.

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