Mercer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mercer County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Princeton, Mercer County hosts 829% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Princeton

+829% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Dacryopinax elegans

Common1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Climacium americanum

American Climacium Moss

Rare1 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+829%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mercer County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Princeton

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+829% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+829%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mercer County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Princeton

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+829% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Princeton

+829% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Phlox subulata

Ground Pink

Very Common2 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Dacryopinax elegans

Common1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Occasional1 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Climacium americanum

American Climacium Moss

Rare1 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

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