Thomas O. Marsh Park Fishing Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Thomas O. Marsh Park Fishing Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler 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 Hamilton nearby has 89% more documented species, Thomas O. Marsh Park Fishing Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.

Carassius auratus

Prussian carp

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Butler County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

Butler County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% 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 Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Butler County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hamilton

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

Butler County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Hamilton

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common1 obs.

Carassius auratus

Prussian carp

Common1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common1 obs.

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