Vermilion

Ecosystem Overview

The Vermilion ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #142 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#142

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#142 of 990 locations

86th 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.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Valeriana pauciflora

large-flower valeriana

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

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

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 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

#142

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#142 of 990 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common4 obs.

Valeriana pauciflora

large-flower valeriana

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

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