Springfield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Springfield Township, 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 Kim-Tam Lake, Springfield Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Springfield Township County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kim-Tam Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common28 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common19 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common15 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common9 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common9 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common8 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common7 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional6 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional6 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Occasional6 obs.

Sorex cinereus

Musaraigne Cendrée

Occasional6 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Springfield Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Ontario

Importance: 0.29

26 species

+285% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Winton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Springfield Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Springfield Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Ontario

Importance: 0.29

26 species

+285% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Winton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Kim-Tam Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common28 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common19 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common15 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common9 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Common9 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common8 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common7 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common7 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional6 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional6 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Occasional6 obs.

Sorex cinereus

Musaraigne Cendrée

Occasional6 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare5 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare5 obs.

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