Marlinton

Ecosystem Overview

The Marlinton ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County nearby has 90% more documented species, Marlinton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Pocahontas County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pocahontas County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Very Common1 obs.

Lycium barbarum

Barbary Matrimony Vine

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Bee-Blossom

Very Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pocahontas County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pocahontas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Buffalo

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Seneca Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Durbin

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+400% 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

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Pocahontas County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Pocahontas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lake Buffalo

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Seneca Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Durbin

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+400% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Pocahontas County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Very Common1 obs.

Lycium barbarum

Barbary Matrimony Vine

Very Common1 obs.

Oenothera gaura

Biennial Bee-Blossom

Very Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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