Big Bend Campground

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Bend Campground ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Grant County, Big Bend Campground hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2.36 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Common1.99 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Common1.12 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Calycina citrina

Yellow Fairy Cups

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Gypsyweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+169%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+1% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+311% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

+63% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+144% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% 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 Grant County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Spoonwood

Very Common2.36 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

Ebony Spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Hemlock

Common1.99 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Common1.12 obs.

Pinus virginiana

Scrub Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Catfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Calycina citrina

Yellow Fairy Cups

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

Richweed

Rare1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Gypsyweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+169%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

+1% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+311% vs. current

Bayard

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+457% vs. current

Petersburg

Importance: 0.60

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Fairfax

Importance: 0.50

48 species

+63% vs. current

Landes

Importance: 0.50

32 species

+144% vs. current

Echo Park

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% vs. current

Cabins

Importance: 0.50

19 species

+311% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

+1% species diversity