Youngstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Youngstown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #154 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#154

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#154 of 990 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Viola blanda

Large-Leaf White Violet

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% 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 Ohio.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% 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

#154

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#154 of 990 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Viola blanda

Large-Leaf White Violet

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare2 obs.

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