Hanover Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Hanover Township ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Hanover Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Hanover Township, Hanover Township hosts 65% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Hanover Township County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover Township

+65% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Misumessus oblongus

Common2 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hanover Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+65% vs. current

Hanover Township

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-67% 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 Hanover Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Hanover Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

20 species

+65% vs. current

Hanover Township

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-67% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover Township

+65% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common7 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Misumessus oblongus

Common2 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Rare1 obs.

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