Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark 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 Springfield, Clark County hosts 127% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield

+127% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common9 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Very Common7 obs.

Phlox maculata

wild sweet William

Very Common6 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common5 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common5 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Marsh Pea

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Common4 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional4 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional4 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield

Importance: 0.46

44 species

+127% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clarence J. Brown Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 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

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield

Importance: 0.46

44 species

+127% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clarence J. Brown Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Springfield

+127% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common9 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Very Common7 obs.

Phlox maculata

wild sweet William

Very Common6 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common5 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common5 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Marsh Pea

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Common4 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional4 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional4 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional4 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Occasional4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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