Piedmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Piedmont ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Mineral County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mineral County nearby has 92% more documented species, Piedmont 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Mineral County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.87 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.64 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.56 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.47 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-92% vs. current

Allegheny Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Carpendale

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-88% vs. current

Ridgeley

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-85% vs. current

Elk Garden

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Greater Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-89% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.60

6 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 Mineral County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-86%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Mineral County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-92% vs. current

Allegheny Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-92% vs. current

Carpendale

Importance: 0.70

51 species

-88% vs. current

Ridgeley

Importance: 0.70

39 species

-85% vs. current

Elk Garden

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-65% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-57% vs. current

Greater Cumberland Regional Airport

Importance: 0.60

54 species

-89% vs. current

Keyser

Importance: 0.60

6 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Very Common0.87 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common0.64 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common0.56 obs.

Vitis rotundifolia

Muscadine Grape

Very Common0.47 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common0.26 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.26 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Mineral County

-92% species diversity