Forked Run State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Forked Run State Park ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Meigs County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Meigs County nearby has 44% more documented species, Forked Run State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Meigs County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Meigs County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

Butternut

Common1 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trigrammia quadrinotaria

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Meadow Spikemoss

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare1 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Meigs County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-44% vs. current

Shade River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-45% vs. current

Pomeroy

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+132% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+175% vs. current

Syracuse

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+450% vs. current

Racine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+780% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Point Rock

Importance: 0.50

44 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Meigs County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Meigs County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-44% vs. current

Shade River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-45% vs. current

Pomeroy

Importance: 0.70

19 species

+132% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.70

16 species

+175% vs. current

Syracuse

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+450% vs. current

Racine

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+780% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Point Rock

Importance: 0.50

44 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Common1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common1 obs.

Juglans cinerea

Butternut

Common1 obs.

Mimulus alatus

Winged Monkeyflower

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trigrammia quadrinotaria

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Meadow Spikemoss

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare1 obs.

Iris cristata

Crested Iris

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Meigs County

-44% species diversity