Antrim Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Antrim Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 85% more documented species, Antrim Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional1 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-73% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

0% vs. current

Bexley

Importance: 0.37

32 species

-53% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+7% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+200% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+25% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-12% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-73% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

0% vs. current

Bexley

Importance: 0.37

32 species

-53% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+7% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+200% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+25% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-12% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional1 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional1 obs.

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