Belmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Belmont ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Pleasants 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 Pleasants County nearby has 83% more documented species, Belmont offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 52 Pleasants County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 52 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-83% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Very Common1.35 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common1.29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common1.02 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.83 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Very Common0.83 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common0.49 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.24 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.12 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common0.11 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.09 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.04 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 13 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Belmont. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

St. Marys

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-80% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.60

55 species

-76% vs. current

Vaucluse

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-79% vs. current

Saint Marys Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Green Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Spring Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Grape Island

Importance: 0.50

56 species

-77% 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 Pleasants County County.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pleasants County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-83% vs. current

St. Marys

Importance: 0.70

64 species

-80% vs. current

Saint Marys

Importance: 0.60

55 species

-76% vs. current

Vaucluse

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-79% vs. current

Saint Marys Golf Club

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Green Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Spring Run

Importance: 0.50

59 species

-78% vs. current

Grape Island

Importance: 0.50

56 species

-77% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

Goosander

Very Common1.35 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common1.29 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common1.02 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Very Common0.83 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Kingfisher

Very Common0.83 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common0.5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common0.49 obs.

Sorghum halepense

Cuba-Grass

Common0.24 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common0.12 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Common0.11 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Common0.09 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

Rainbow Weed

Occasional0.05 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional0.04 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 13 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 52 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasants County

-83% species diversity