Pickerington

Ecosystem Overview

The Pickerington ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ohio nearby has 50% more documented species, Pickerington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #278 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#278

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#278 of 990 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common2 obs.

Notropis photogenis

Silver shiner

Very Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Occasional1 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Occasional1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-50% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-50% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-17% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-50% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-50% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-50% 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 Ohio.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

-50% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-50% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

-17% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

-50% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

-50% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-50% 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

#278

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#278 of 990 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common2 obs.

Notropis photogenis

Silver shiner

Very Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Cottus bairdii

Cabezón

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Occasional1 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Occasional1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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