Bellville

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellville ecosystem supports 15 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 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mansfield nearby has 75% more documented species, Bellville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 5 Richland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mansfield

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Pardosa milvina

Common1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Common1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-75% vs. current

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-46% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

-12% 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

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-75% vs. current

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-46% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

-12% 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 5 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Mansfield

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Pardosa milvina

Common1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Common1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional1 obs.

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