Petersburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Petersburg ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 75% more documented species, Petersburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-75% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.69 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.15 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.15 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Common0.13 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.12 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.12 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional0.12 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Occasional0.12 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.12 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional0.12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.12 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Rare0.12 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+36% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+217% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-76% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-60% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-41% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% 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 Grant County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Alcea rosea

Hollyhock

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Very Common1 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Groundhog

Very Common1 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common0.69 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common0.15 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

Bobolink

Common0.15 obs.

Sturnella magna

Eastern Meadowlark

Common0.13 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common0.12 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.12 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional0.12 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Occasional0.12 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Occasional0.12 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher

Occasional0.12 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional0.12 obs.

Spinus tristis

American Goldfinch

Occasional0.12 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Eastern Cottontail

Rare0.12 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-75% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+36% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+217% vs. current

Big Bend Campground

Importance: 0.50

78 species

-76% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

-60% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-41% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

0% 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 100 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-75% species diversity