Columbia Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia Township ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia Township nearby has 34% more documented species, Columbia Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Columbia Township County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia Township

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Very Common3 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Common1 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common1 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

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Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional1 obs.

Percina phoxocephala

Slenderhead Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Notropis atherinoides

Lake Emerald Shiner

Occasional1 obs.

Erimystax x-punctatus

Gravel Chub

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Rare1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Rare1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia Township

Importance: 0.29

74 species

-34% 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 Columbia Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia Township

Importance: 0.29

74 species

-34% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia Township

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common6 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma variatum

Variegate darter

Very Common3 obs.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Pylodictis olivaris

Flathead Catfish

Common1 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common1 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Common1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional1 obs.

Percina phoxocephala

Slenderhead Darter

Occasional1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Occasional1 obs.

Notropis atherinoides

Lake Emerald Shiner

Occasional1 obs.

Erimystax x-punctatus

Gravel Chub

Occasional1 obs.

Taxodiomyia cupressiananassa

Occasional1 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Rare1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Rare1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Rare1 obs.

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