Pendleton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pendleton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Franklin, Pendleton County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pendleton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Very Common7 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common7 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common6 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Erynnis icelus

Dreamy Duskywing

Common4 obs.

Dicentra eximia

turkey-corn

Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus pungens

table-mountain pine

Occasional3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Rare3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare3 obs.

Lanthus parvulus

Northern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% 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 Pendleton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Very Common7 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common7 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Very Common6 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Common5 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Erynnis icelus

Dreamy Duskywing

Common4 obs.

Dicentra eximia

turkey-corn

Common4 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common4 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus pungens

table-mountain pine

Occasional3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Rare3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare3 obs.

Lanthus parvulus

Northern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare3 obs.

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