Durbin

Ecosystem Overview

The Durbin ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pocahontas County nearby has 77% more documented species, Durbin 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Pocahontas County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common0.83 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Milk Snake

Very Common0.42 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.27 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.26 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.26 obs.

Taraxacum erythrospermum

Rock Dandelion

Common0.17 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.17 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Common0.17 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.04 obs.

Erynnis icelus

Dreamy Duskywing

Occasional0.04 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pocahontas County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Little River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Rimel Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Watoga State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Seneca State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-47% vs. current

Marlinton

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-45% vs. current

Radio Astronomy Instrument Zone

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% 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 Pocahontas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pocahontas County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-77% vs. current

Little River Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Rimel Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-79% vs. current

Watoga State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-78% vs. current

Seneca State Forest

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-78% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-47% vs. current

Marlinton

Importance: 0.70

31 species

-45% vs. current

Radio Astronomy Instrument Zone

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+89% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common1 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Very Common0.83 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Milk Snake

Very Common0.42 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

Fan Clubmoss

Common0.27 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common0.26 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Rosebay

Common0.26 obs.

Taraxacum erythrospermum

Rock Dandelion

Common0.17 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common0.17 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Sorrel

Common0.17 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Occasional0.09 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional0.04 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.04 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Bluets

Occasional0.04 obs.

Erynnis icelus

Dreamy Duskywing

Occasional0.04 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American Bellflower

Occasional0.04 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Pocahontas County

-77% species diversity