Lake Kelso

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Kelso ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Burton Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fern Lake, Lake Kelso hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Burton 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Fern Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Burton Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Burton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+467% vs. current

Burton Township

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-83% 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 Burton Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Burton Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Burton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+467% vs. current

Burton Township

Importance: 0.26

100 species

-83% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Fern Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

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