Kanawha County
Ecosystem Overview
The Kanawha County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in kanawha 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 Charleston, Kanawha County hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 kanawha county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Claytonia caroliniana
Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Packera aurea
Liferoot
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Verbesina occidentalis
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kanawha County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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