Camden-on-gauley

Ecosystem Overview

The Camden-on-gauley ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Webster County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Webster County nearby has 85% more documented species, Camden-on-gauley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #68 for species diversity among 100 Webster County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th 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

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Very Common0.45 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.23 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common0.22 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Very Common0.21 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.18 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.05 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common0.04 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Paint Trillium

Common0.03 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common0.03 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+10% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+120% vs. current

Bernardstown

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-54% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-52% 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 Webster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-86% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+10% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+175% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+83% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+120% vs. current

Bernardstown

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-54% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-52% 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

#68

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#68 of 100 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Very Common0.45 obs.

Rhexia virginica

Handsome Harry

Very Common0.23 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

Burvine

Very Common0.22 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Very Common0.21 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common0.18 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common0.1 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Common0.05 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

Sourwood

Common0.04 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Paint Trillium

Common0.03 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common0.03 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common0.01 obs.

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