Shelby

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelby ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland 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 Mansfield nearby has 72% more documented species, Shelby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Richland County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Mansfield

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Very Common1 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Occasional1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-72% vs. current

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+13% 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 Richland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-72% vs. current

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+13% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Mansfield

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Very Common1 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Very Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common1 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Occasional1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

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