Madison Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Madison Township ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Pickaway County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pickaway County nearby has 73% more documented species, Madison Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Pickaway County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickaway County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Sebacina incrustans

Enveloping Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Rare1 obs.

Crepidotus applanatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pickaway County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pickaway County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Scioto Township

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+35% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% vs. current

Circleville Township

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Walnut Township

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% vs. current

Muhlenberg Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+350% vs. current

Wayne Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% 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 Pickaway County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pickaway County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pickaway County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Scioto Township

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+35% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+69% vs. current

Circleville Township

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+145% vs. current

Walnut Township

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% vs. current

Muhlenberg Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+350% vs. current

Wayne Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+440% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Pickaway County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Sebacina incrustans

Enveloping Crust

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Rare1 obs.

Crepidotus applanatus

Rare1 obs.

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