Montgomery

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Hamilton County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cincinnati nearby has 71% more documented species, Montgomery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 34 Hamilton County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 34 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Cincinnati

-71% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Rare1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-71% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-71% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-71% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+867% vs. current

Geyser Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Rivertown Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Blue Ash

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+53% vs. current

Evendale

Importance: 0.34

97 species

-70% 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

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hamilton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-71% vs. current

Hamilton County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-71% vs. current

Norwood

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-71% vs. current

Swan Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+867% vs. current

Geyser Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1350% vs. current

Rivertown Marina

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2800% vs. current

Blue Ash

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+53% vs. current

Evendale

Importance: 0.34

97 species

-70% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 34 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Cincinnati

-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Choephora fungorum

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Rare1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

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