West Union

Ecosystem Overview

The West Union ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Doddridge County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Doddridge County nearby has 69% more documented species, West Union offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 67 Doddridge County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 67 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Doddridge County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.85 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Very Common0.84 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common0.84 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.84 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.23 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.09 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common0.09 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional0.08 obs.

Contarinia negundinis

Boxelder Budgall Midge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.08 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

Creeping-Pear

Occasional0.08 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.07 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Doddridge County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-69% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+77% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Doddridge County Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+44% vs. current

Smithburg

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+53% vs. current

Morgansville

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+64% vs. current

Industrial

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+130% vs. current

Blandville

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+130% 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 Doddridge County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1 obs.

Zea mays

Corn

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.85 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Very Common0.84 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Toothcup

Very Common0.84 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Common0.84 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common0.23 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common0.14 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.1 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

Dwarf Larkspur

Common0.09 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common0.09 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional0.08 obs.

Contarinia negundinis

Boxelder Budgall Midge

Occasional0.08 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.08 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Occasional0.08 obs.

Opuntia humifusa

Creeping-Pear

Occasional0.08 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

Fall Boneset

Occasional0.07 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Redbud

Rare0.07 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.07 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Rare0.07 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Doddridge County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-69% vs. current

West Union

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+77% vs. current

Avondale

Importance: 0.50

24 species

-4% vs. current

Doddridge County Park

Importance: 0.50

16 species

+44% vs. current

Smithburg

Importance: 0.50

15 species

+53% vs. current

Morgansville

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+64% vs. current

Industrial

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+130% vs. current

Blandville

Importance: 0.50

10 species

+130% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 67 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Doddridge County

-69% species diversity