Blue Ash

Ecosystem Overview

The Blue Ash ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton 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 Cincinnati nearby has 81% more documented species, Blue Ash offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 34 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 34 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Cincinnati

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Papaipema cataphracta

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Occasional1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-81% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-81% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Geyser Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Rivertown Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Evendale

Importance: 0.34

97 species

-80% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.34

29 species

-34% 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 Hamilton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-81% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-81% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Geyser Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Rivertown Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Evendale

Importance: 0.34

97 species

-80% vs. current

Montgomery

Importance: 0.34

29 species

-34% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 34 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Cincinnati

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Papaipema cataphracta

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Occasional1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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