Licking County

Ecosystem Overview

The Licking County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Licking 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 Newark, Licking County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Licking County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional4 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+156% vs. current

Pataskala

Importance: 0.36

49 species

+104% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+900% 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 Licking County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+156% vs. current

Pataskala

Importance: 0.36

49 species

+104% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional4 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional4 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Occasional4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

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