Romney

Ecosystem Overview

The Romney ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Hampshire 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 Hampshire County nearby has 87% more documented species, Romney 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Hampshire County

-87% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common2 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.12 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampshire County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-86% vs. current

White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-29% vs. current

Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-87% vs. current

Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+11% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+25% vs. current

Arnold Farm

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% 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 Hampshire County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common2 obs.

Coreopsis verticillata

Tickseed

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Very Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common0.4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common0.12 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common0.12 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Common0.12 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Common0.11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.08 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Common0.01 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hampshire County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-87% vs. current

Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Capon Bridge

Importance: 0.70

72 species

-86% vs. current

White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-29% vs. current

Edwards Run Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-87% vs. current

Fort Mill Ridge Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

9 species

+11% vs. current

Romney

Importance: 0.60

8 species

+25% vs. current

Arnold Farm

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+900% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

vs. Hampshire County

-87% species diversity