Elkins

Ecosystem Overview

The Elkins ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Randolph County nearby has 80% more documented species, Elkins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rhododendron periclymenoides

Pinxterbloom Azalea

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Spruce Knob Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+150% 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 Randolph County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Randolph County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Spruce Knob Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+150% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Rhododendron periclymenoides

Pinxterbloom Azalea

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

Rare1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

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