Spring Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greene County nearby has 87% more documented species, Spring Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-87% vs. current

Xenia

Importance: 0.37

98 species

-87% vs. current

Fairborn

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-84% vs. current

Bellbrook

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+333% vs. current

Cedarville

Importance: 0.31

17 species

-24% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+225% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-87% vs. current

Xenia

Importance: 0.37

98 species

-87% vs. current

Fairborn

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-87% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-84% vs. current

Bellbrook

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+333% vs. current

Cedarville

Importance: 0.31

17 species

-24% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+225% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common3 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common1 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

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