Carpendale

Ecosystem Overview

The Carpendale ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral 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. While Mineral County nearby has 32% more documented species, Carpendale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Mineral County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common2.67 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.82 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.71 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common0.71 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Locust Leaf-Miner Beetle

Very Common0.71 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common0.7 obs.

Leptopterna dolabrata

Plant Bug

Common0.68 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.65 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common0.62 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.59 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Common0.57 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional0.57 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Occasional0.54 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial Pea

Occasional0.53 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional0.38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.38 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare0.37 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Rare0.36 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare0.33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-32% vs. current

Allegheny Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-36% vs. current

Ridgeley

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+31% vs. current

Elk Garden

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+200% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+264% vs. current

Piedmont

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+750% vs. current

Greater Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-6% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+750% 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 Mineral County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-32% vs. current

Allegheny Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-36% vs. current

Ridgeley

Importance: 0.70

39 species

+31% vs. current

Elk Garden

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+200% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+264% vs. current

Piedmont

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+750% vs. current

Greater Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-6% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+750% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common2.67 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

Frostroot

Very Common0.82 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.71 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common0.71 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Locust Leaf-Miner Beetle

Very Common0.71 obs.

Asterocampa clyton

Tawny Emperor

Common0.7 obs.

Leptopterna dolabrata

Plant Bug

Common0.68 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common0.65 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common0.62 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Common0.59 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Fleeceflower

Common0.57 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional0.57 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Day Lily

Occasional0.54 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial Pea

Occasional0.53 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Occasional0.4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Occasional0.38 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Occasional0.38 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Rare0.37 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Witchhazel

Rare0.36 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Rare0.33 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Mineral County

-32% species diversity