Williamsburg Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamsburg Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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 Bowling Green nearby has 85% more documented species, Williamsburg Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Wood County 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria brevirostra

midwestern arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.42

74 species

-85% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

-85% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+120% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+450% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.42

74 species

-85% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

-85% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+120% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+450% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Utterbackia imbecillis

paper pondshell

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria brevirostra

midwestern arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Cicuta maculata

common water-hemlock

Common1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Common1 obs.

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