Elkins

Ecosystem Overview

The Elkins ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Randolph 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 Randolph County nearby has 45% more documented species, Elkins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #90 for species diversity among 100 Randolph County County natural areas, placing it in the 10th 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1.86 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Very Common1.34 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

New York Ironweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Rhododendron periclymenoides

Pink Azalea

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Beaver Dam Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Laurel Fork North Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Laurel Fork South Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Kumbrabow State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Elkins

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+11% vs. current

Harman

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+116% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Verbena hastata

Ironweed

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Very Common1.86 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Blue Monkeyflower

Very Common1.34 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common1 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.

Carya glabra

Red Hickory

Common1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Wapato

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

Rum Cherry

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Occasional1 obs.

Vernonia noveboracensis

New York Ironweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Occasional1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare1 obs.

Rhododendron periclymenoides

Pink Azalea

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Randolph County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-45% vs. current

Beaver Dam Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Huttonsville State Farm Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Laurel Fork North Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Laurel Fork South Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-49% vs. current

Kumbrabow State Forest

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-48% vs. current

Elkins

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+11% vs. current

Harman

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+116% 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

#90

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#90 of 100 locations

10th percentile for diversity

vs. Randolph County

-45% species diversity