Pymatuning Reservoir Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Pymatuning Reservoir ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 38% more documented species, Pymatuning Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common7 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common6 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common8 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common7 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common7 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common6 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common5 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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