Morgantown
Ecosystem Overview
The Morgantown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in monongalia 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 monongalia county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Leucanthemum vulgare
ox-eye daisy
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Chauliognathus marginatus
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monongalia County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Morgantownwithin Monongalia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.