Clarence J. Brown Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Clarence J. Brown Reservoir ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Springfield nearby has 77% more documented species, Clarence J. Brown Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common1 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield

Importance: 0.46

44 species

-77% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+100% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+900% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield

Importance: 0.46

44 species

-77% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+100% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+900% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common2 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common1 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common1 obs.

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