Craig Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Craig Beach ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Mahoning 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 Mahoning County nearby has 73% more documented species, Craig Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Mahoning County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahoning County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahoning County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Milton

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-29% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+145% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1250% 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 Mahoning County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahoning County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Lake Milton

Importance: 0.35

38 species

-29% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+145% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1250% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahoning County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Rare1 obs.

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