Westover

Ecosystem Overview

The Westover ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgantown nearby has 70% more documented species, Westover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Monongalia 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-70% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+88% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+100% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+650% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.27

90 species

-67% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+329% 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 Monongalia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-70% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+88% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+100% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+650% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.27

90 species

-67% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+329% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

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