Dayton

Ecosystem Overview

The Dayton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Steel-Blue Cricket-Hunter Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Trotwood

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common12 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common8 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common6 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common5 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional4 obs.

Chlorion aerarium

Steel-Blue Cricket-Hunter Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Rare4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare4 obs.

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