Monroe Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe Township ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tabor Lake, Monroe Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Monroe Township County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common35 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus jussiaeae

Common1 obs.

Cystopteris protrusa

Creeping Fragile Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional1 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+119%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

+28% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-12% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+283% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1050% 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 Monroe Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+119%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+4500% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

+28% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-12% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+283% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1050% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common35 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus jussiaeae

Common1 obs.

Cystopteris protrusa

Creeping Fragile Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Occasional1 obs.

Naphrys pulex

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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