Sutton

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutton ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Braxton County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Braxton County nearby has 61% more documented species, Sutton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Braxton 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

-61% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Rare1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+3800% 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 Braxton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Braxton County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+3800% 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Braxton County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster fulva

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Rare1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Rare1 obs.

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