Star City

Ecosystem Overview

The Star City ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monongalia County nearby has 1% more documented species, Star City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Monongalia County

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common6.86 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common5.61 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common5.54 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Very Common5.45 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common5.22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common5.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common5.05 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common4.54 obs.

Rhus typhina

Velvet Sumac

Common4.1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common3.87 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3.78 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional3.47 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3.2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Occasional3.14 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Occasional2.99 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Rare2.96 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare2.89 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Rare2.85 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+20% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+30% vs. current

Blacksville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Morgantown Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Mountaineer Golf

in Morgantown

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% 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

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-1% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-1% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

66 species

+20% vs. current

Morgantown

Importance: 0.70

61 species

+30% vs. current

Blacksville

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Morgantown Municipal Airport

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Mountaineer Golf

in Morgantown

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common6.86 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Very Common5.61 obs.

Daucus carota

Carrot

Very Common5.54 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

Margriet

Very Common5.45 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common5.22 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common5.17 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common5.05 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Common4.54 obs.

Rhus typhina

Velvet Sumac

Common4.1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Common3.87 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional3.83 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3.78 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Occasional3.47 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3.2 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Occasional3.14 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Staffvine

Occasional2.99 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Amur Honeysuckle

Rare2.96 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare2.89 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Rare2.85 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Monongalia County

-1% species diversity