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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Woodbine
Haymaids
Horseweed
Shadow Darner
Spoonwood
Question Mark
Bullfrog
Rum Cherry

Red Hickory
Hedge Garlic
Thimbleberry

Beefsteakplant

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Day Lily
Redbud
Annual Poa
American Beech
Mayapple
Dobsonfly

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Compared to 8 nearby locations in McDowell County County, West Virginia
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 McDowell County County.
The McDowell County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in McDowell County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Northfork, McDowell County hosts 3750% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 McDowell County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.