Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Lagoon ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morgantown nearby has 84% more documented species, Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Monongalia 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Leersia oryzoides

cut-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex gynandra

Mountain Fringed Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Arthraxon hispidus

Small carpgrass

Common1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monongalia County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+7% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.28

30 species

-47% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+300% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.27

90 species

-82% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+129% 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 Monongalia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monongalia County County, West Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Morgantown

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-84% vs. current

Monongalia County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Coopers Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+7% vs. current

Cobun Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Westover

Importance: 0.28

30 species

-47% vs. current

Star City

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+300% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.27

90 species

-82% vs. current

Cheat Lake

Importance: 0.20

7 species

+129% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Morgantown

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Leersia oryzoides

cut-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Carex gynandra

Mountain Fringed Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common1 obs.

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Common1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Arthraxon hispidus

Small carpgrass

Common1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Occasional1 obs.

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