Hocking County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hocking County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Hocking 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 Logan, Hocking County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hocking County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common16 obs.

Asplenium pinnatifidum

Very Common16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common11 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional7 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare5 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Rare5 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hocking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Rose Lake

Importance: 0.20

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Logan

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Hocking County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hocking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Logan

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Rose Lake

Importance: 0.20

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Logan

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Logan

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common16 obs.

Asplenium pinnatifidum

Very Common16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common11 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional7 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga citrina

Hooded Warbler

Occasional6 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare5 obs.

Rhinichthys obtusus

Western Blacknose Dace

Rare5 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare5 obs.

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