Brown County

Ecosystem Overview

The Brown County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Saint Ann’s Lake, Brown County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Brown County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Ann’s Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common7 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common7 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Brown County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+900% vs. current

Mount Orab

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+900% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Grant Lake

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+650% 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 Brown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Brown County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+900% vs. current

Mount Orab

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+900% vs. current

Fayetteville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Grant Lake

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+650% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Ann’s Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common8 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common7 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common7 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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