Port Clinton

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Clinton ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Ottawa County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ottawa County nearby has 85% more documented species, Port Clinton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Ottawa County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Nacerdes melanura

False blister beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ottawa County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Middle Harbor

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+114% vs. current

Put-in-bay

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+114% vs. current

East Harbor

Importance: 0.33

19 species

-21% vs. current

Marblehead

Importance: 0.30

47 species

-68% vs. current

South Bass Island

Importance: 0.27

49 species

-69% vs. current

Middle Bass Island

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+1400% 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 Ottawa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ottawa County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ottawa County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Middle Harbor

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+114% vs. current

Put-in-bay

Importance: 0.34

7 species

+114% vs. current

East Harbor

Importance: 0.33

19 species

-21% vs. current

Marblehead

Importance: 0.30

47 species

-68% vs. current

South Bass Island

Importance: 0.27

49 species

-69% vs. current

Middle Bass Island

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+1400% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Ottawa County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Nacerdes melanura

False blister beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional1 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

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