Sistersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Sistersville ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Tyler County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tyler County nearby has 87% more documented species, Sistersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 76 Tyler County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 76 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Very Common0.45 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.31 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common0.31 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.06 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.03 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common0.03 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.02 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.02 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

Tigernut

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-70% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-67% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-64% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-71% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-69% 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 Tyler County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Allspice

Very Common0.45 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.31 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Mock Poppy

Very Common0.31 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Very Common0.06 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common0.03 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Common0.03 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common0.03 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.02 obs.

Pilea pumila

Coolweed

Common0.02 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

Tigernut

Common0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

The Jug Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-70% vs. current

Friendly

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-67% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+43% vs. current

Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

28 species

-64% vs. current

Middlebourne

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Long Reach

Importance: 0.50

34 species

-71% vs. current

Bens Run

Importance: 0.50

32 species

-69% 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 76 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 76 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tyler County

-87% species diversity