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Locations in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Species in Monongalia County

Common Species in Monongalia County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common27 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common26 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common22 obs.
Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common22 obs.
Leucanthemum vulgare

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common21 obs.
Dipsacus fullonum

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Common20 obs.
Robinia pseudoacacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common20 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common19 obs.
Potentilla indica

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional16 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional16 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional16 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional15 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional15 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare14 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare13 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Monongalia County

Explore 17 documented locations in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (2 locations)

Morgantown

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Monongalia County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)

Granville

A productive wildlife area hosting 90 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

90
species

Westover

A productive wildlife area hosting 30 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

30
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (6 locations)

Lagoon

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Coopers Rock Lake

A specialized habitat with 15 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

15
species

Cheat Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 7 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

7
species

Star City

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Paradise Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Cobun Creek Reservoir

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (7 locations)

Deckers Creek Source

Explore for wildlife potential

Harris Lake

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Mason Lake

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Wildwood Lake

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Blacksville

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Blacksville No 2 Fresh Water Reservoir

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Cheat River

Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Monongalia County's natural heritage.

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