Lucas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lucas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 Lucas County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Toledo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common77 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common65 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common64 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common61 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common47 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common41 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common40 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common39 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Common39 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common39 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common38 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional36 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional35 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional34 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional34 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional33 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare33 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare32 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Sylvania

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+809% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Whitehouse

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Deaveaux

in Toledo

Importance: 0.20

40 species

+150% vs. current

Franklin Park

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% 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 Lucas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Sylvania

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+809% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Whitehouse

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Deaveaux

in Toledo

Importance: 0.20

40 species

+150% vs. current

Franklin Park

Importance: 0.20

17 species

+488% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Toledo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common77 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Very Common65 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common64 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common61 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common47 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common41 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Common40 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common39 obs.

Setophaga tigrina

Cape May Warbler

Common39 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common39 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common38 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional36 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional35 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional34 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional34 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional33 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Rare33 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare32 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare31 obs.

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