Bath

Ecosystem Overview

The Bath ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Morgan County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgan County nearby has 41% more documented species, Bath offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #96 for species diversity among 100 Morgan County County natural areas, placing it in the 4th 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 100 locations

4th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.04 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.34 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Blacknose Dace

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

Honesty

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common1 obs.

Poecilia reticulata

Guppy

Common1 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus calens

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare0.96 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare0.95 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Lizard Bark Louse

Rare0.64 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-41% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-26% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+95% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-46% vs. current

Cacapon Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-32% vs. current

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

50 species

-14% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+26% vs. current

Snyders

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-46% 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 Morgan County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2.04 obs.

Chelidonium majus

Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Very Common1.34 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Blacknose Dace

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Sevenbark

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

Honesty

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Common1 obs.

Poecilia reticulata

Guppy

Common1 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

Chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Tabanus calens

Occasional1 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

Indian Potato

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Occasional1 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Rare0.96 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

Burnweed

Rare0.95 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Lizard Bark Louse

Rare0.64 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

#96

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#96 of 100 locations

4th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgan County

-41% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgan County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-41% vs. current

Sideling Hill Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

58 species

-26% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+95% vs. current

Eidolon Nature Preserve

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-46% vs. current

Cacapon Golf Course

Importance: 0.60

63 species

-32% vs. current

Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.60

50 species

-14% vs. current

Berkeley Springs

Importance: 0.60

34 species

+26% vs. current

Snyders

Importance: 0.50

80 species

-46% vs. current