Nelsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Nelsonville ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Athens County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Athens nearby has 81% more documented species, Nelsonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 4 Athens County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Common1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

Tremella mesenterica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Athens County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Athens County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Dow Lake

Importance: 0.20

86 species

-78% 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 Athens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Athens County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Athens

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Athens County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Dow Lake

Importance: 0.20

86 species

-78% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 4 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Athens

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Common1 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Common1 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pterophylla camellifolia

Common True Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium hybridum

alsike clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Rare1 obs.

Tremella mesenterica

Rare1 obs.

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