Chillicothe

Ecosystem Overview

The Chillicothe ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Ross County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ross County nearby has 84% more documented species, Chillicothe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Ross County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ross County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ross County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ross County

Importance: 0.41

82 species

-84% vs. current

Bainbridge

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+333% 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 Ross County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ross County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ross County

Importance: 0.41

82 species

-84% vs. current

Bainbridge

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+333% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Ross County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Rose of sharon

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Neuroterus quercusverrucarum

Occasional1 obs.

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