Charleston
Ecosystem Overview
The Charleston ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in kanawha county, west virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kanawha County nearby has 12% more documented species, Charleston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 kanawha county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Hackelia virginiana
Beggar'S-Lice
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Acer saccharinum
White Maple
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of sharon
Verbesina occidentalis
Euonymus americanus
bursting-heart
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kanawha County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Charlestonwithin Kanawha County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.