Raleigh County

Ecosystem Overview

The Raleigh County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Raleigh 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Raleigh 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beckley

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common96 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common9 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common6 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare5 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Raleigh County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mabscott

Importance: 0.32

22 species

+355% 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 Raleigh County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Raleigh County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Beckley

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Little Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mabscott

Importance: 0.32

22 species

+355% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beckley

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common96 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common17 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common9 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common8 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common6 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common6 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common6 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional5 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional5 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare5 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare4 obs.

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