Clinton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Ohio, 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 Wilmington, Clinton County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Clinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common21 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common20 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common18 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common17 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common15 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common12 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common10 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common8 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common7 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional7 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional7 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional6 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional6 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.36

21 species

+376% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port William

Importance: 0.25

18 species

+456% vs. current

Cowan Lake

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

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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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.36

21 species

+376% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Port William

Importance: 0.25

18 species

+456% vs. current

Cowan Lake

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common21 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common20 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common18 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common17 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common15 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common15 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common12 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common10 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common8 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common7 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional7 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional7 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional6 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional6 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare4 obs.

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