Union Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Union Township, 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 Matt's Pond, Union Township hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Union Township County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Surprise Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

+355% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

+233% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+400% 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 Union Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

+355% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

+233% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+400% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Lycoris squamigera

Surprise Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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