Fairfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfield 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 Lancaster, Fairfield County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common12 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common10 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common9 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common6 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional5 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional5 obs.

Amblema plicata

threeridge

Occasional4 obs.

Tramea carolina

Carolina Saddlebags

Occasional4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+317% 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 Fairfield County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+317%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+317% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+317% species diversity

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare4 obs.

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