Union Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Union Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Matt's Pond, Union Township hosts 2100% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Union Township County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+2100% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Monoraphidium contortum

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraedron caudatum

Very Common2 obs.

Monactinus simplex

Very Common2 obs.

Tetradesmus lagerheimii

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Desmodesmus communis

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional1 obs.

Alona guttata

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Ankistrodesmus fusiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudopediastrum boryanum

Rare1 obs.

Valerianella umbilicata

northern cornsalad

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+450% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-78% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

-27% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+10% 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 Union Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+450% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-78% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

-27% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+10% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+2100% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Monoraphidium contortum

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraedron caudatum

Very Common2 obs.

Monactinus simplex

Very Common2 obs.

Tetradesmus lagerheimii

Very Common2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Desmodesmus communis

Occasional1 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Occasional1 obs.

Alona guttata

Occasional1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Ankistrodesmus fusiformis

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudopediastrum boryanum

Rare1 obs.

Valerianella umbilicata

northern cornsalad

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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