Cowan Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Cowan Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clinton County nearby has 88% more documented species, Cowan Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Clinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common2 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe topminnow

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.36

21 species

-43% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Port William

Importance: 0.25

18 species

-33% 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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wilmington

Importance: 0.36

21 species

-43% vs. current

Clarksville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Port William

Importance: 0.25

18 species

-33% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Clinton County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common2 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common1 obs.

Fundulus notatus

Blackstripe topminnow

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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