West Carrollton

Ecosystem Overview

The West Carrollton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 Dayton nearby has 83% more documented species, West Carrollton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 16 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 16 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Depressaria radiella

Parsnip moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-83% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-83% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+325% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+6% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+325% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-83% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+6% 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 Montgomery County County.

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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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 16 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

-83% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-83% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-83% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+325% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+6% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+325% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-83% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Very Common1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Common1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea nigrescens

Alpine Knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Depressaria radiella

Parsnip moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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