Granville

Ecosystem Overview

The Granville ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgantown nearby has 10% more documented species, Granville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Monongalia County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common8 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common4 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common4 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common4 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+165%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-10% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+463% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+500% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.28

30 species

+200% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2150% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1186% 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 Monongalia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+165%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-10% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+463% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+500% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8900% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.28

30 species

+200% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2150% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+1186% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common8 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common6 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Common5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common4 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common4 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Common4 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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