Hinckley Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Hinckley Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Hinckley 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 Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Township hosts 285% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hinckley Township County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hinckley Lake

+285% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common7 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common7 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common5 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Lilium canadense

Yellow Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hinckley Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinckley Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% 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 Hinckley Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hinckley Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hinckley Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hinckley Lake

+285% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common7 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common7 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common5 obs.

Cicindela rufiventris

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Common4 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Lilium canadense

Yellow Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

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