Erie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Erie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandusky

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common27 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common24 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common20 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common19 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common16 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common16 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional15 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional14 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional14 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional13 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare12 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare12 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Erie County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandusky

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.34

81 species

+23% vs. current

Huron

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweet Valley Estates

in Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Huron River

in Huron

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Erie County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Sandusky

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Horseshoe Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.34

81 species

+23% vs. current

Huron

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Sweet Valley Estates

in Kelleys Island

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Huron River

in Huron

Importance: 0.18

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandusky

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Very Common29 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common27 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common26 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common24 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common20 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Common19 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common19 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common16 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common16 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common16 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional15 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional15 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional14 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional14 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional13 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare12 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare12 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare12 obs.

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