Upper Sandusky

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Sandusky ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Wyandot County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wyandot County nearby has 77% more documented species, Upper Sandusky offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Wyandot 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Wyandot County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common9 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Very Common2 obs.

Oenanthe oenanthe

wheatear

Very Common2 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Common2 obs.

Agromyza deserta

Common2 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Common1 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Common1 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Phylloxera caryaecaulis

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophyes tiliae

Red Nail Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria celata

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wyandot County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wyandot County

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-77% vs. current

Upper Sandusky Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+400% 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 Wyandot County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wyandot County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Wyandot County

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-77% vs. current

Upper Sandusky Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+400% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Wyandot County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common9 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Very Common2 obs.

Oenanthe oenanthe

wheatear

Very Common2 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Common2 obs.

Agromyza deserta

Common2 obs.

Celticecis oviformis

Common1 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Common1 obs.

Percina maculata

Blackside Darter

Common1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Phylloxera caryaecaulis

Occasional1 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophyes tiliae

Red Nail Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria celata

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis expulsa

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis ovata

Rare1 obs.

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