Muskingum County

Ecosystem Overview

The Muskingum County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Muskingum 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. Compared to nearby Zanesville, Muskingum County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Muskingum County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Zanesville

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common8 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common8 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common7 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Common4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Muskingum County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Zanesville

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Concord

Importance: 0.32

19 species

+426% vs. current

Dresden

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cutler Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Muskingum County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Muskingum County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Zanesville

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Concord

Importance: 0.32

19 species

+426% vs. current

Dresden

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cutler Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Zanesville

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common8 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common8 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common7 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common6 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common5 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Common4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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