Webster Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Webster Springs ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 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 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Webster County nearby has 87% more documented species, Webster Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #78 for species diversity among 100 Webster County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Very Common1 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Coolwort

Very Common1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.32 obs.

Hygrocybe parvula

Common0.09 obs.

Gliophorus psittacinus

Parrot Waxcap

Common0.09 obs.

Tolypocladium capitatum

Capitate Truffleclub

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Camden-on-gauley

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-9% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+67% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bernardstown

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-58% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-57% 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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Most Common Species

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

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Very Common1 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Coolwort

Very Common1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Squawroot

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common0.32 obs.

Hygrocybe parvula

Common0.09 obs.

Gliophorus psittacinus

Parrot Waxcap

Common0.09 obs.

Tolypocladium capitatum

Capitate Truffleclub

Common0.09 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-64%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Webster County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-87% vs. current

Holly River State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-87% vs. current

Camden-on-gauley

Importance: 0.70

11 species

-9% vs. current

Cowen

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+150% vs. current

Webster Springs

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+67% vs. current

Big Ditch Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

5 species

+100% vs. current

Bernardstown

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-58% vs. current

Woodzell

Importance: 0.50

23 species

-57% 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

#78

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#78 of 100 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Webster County

-87% species diversity