Pickaway County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickaway County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Pickaway 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 Washington Township, Pickaway County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Pickaway County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Ligumia recta

black sandshell

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Strophitus undulatus

Squawfoot

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pickaway County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison Township

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Scioto Township

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Circleville Township

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Walnut Township

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Muhlenberg Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wayne Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Pickaway County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pickaway County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Madison Township

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Scioto Township

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Circleville Township

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Walnut Township

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Muhlenberg Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wayne Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Ligumia recta

black sandshell

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Strophitus undulatus

Squawfoot

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional2 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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