Boston Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Boston Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Boston 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 Horseshoe Pond, Boston Township hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Boston Township County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Pond

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common26 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common25 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common22 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common18 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common16 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common16 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common16 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common15 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common15 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common14 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common14 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional13 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional13 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional12 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional12 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional11 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare11 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Rare11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boston Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Meadowedge Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Chestnut Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kendall Lake

Importance: 0.20

78 species

+28% 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 Boston Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boston Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Meadowedge Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Chestnut Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kendall Lake

Importance: 0.20

78 species

+28% 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

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Pond

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common26 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common25 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common22 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common18 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common16 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common16 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common16 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common15 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common15 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common14 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Common14 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional13 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional13 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional12 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional12 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional11 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare11 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Rare11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

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