Ashtabula County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashtabula County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashtabula 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. Compared to nearby Conneaut, Ashtabula County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Ashtabula County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Conneaut

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common23 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common20 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common15 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common13 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common13 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common9 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional9 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional8 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare7 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare7 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ashtabula County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Conneaut

Importance: 0.36

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lampson Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1900% vs. current

North Kingsville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Roaming Shores

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Ashtabula County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Ashtabula County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Conneaut

Importance: 0.36

39 species

+156% vs. current

Lampson Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Geneva

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+1900% vs. current

North Kingsville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

0% vs. current

Roaming Shores

Importance: 0.27

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Conneaut

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common23 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common20 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Very Common15 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common13 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common13 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Common11 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common9 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common9 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional9 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional8 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare7 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare7 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Rare6 obs.

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