Lexington Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lexington Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Lexington 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 Deer Creek Reservoir, Lexington Township hosts 170% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lexington Township County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Deer Creek Reservoir

+170% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common16 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common13 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common10 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common10 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common9 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common7 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Common7 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common6 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional6 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Occasional6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lexington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Deer Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% 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 Lexington Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lexington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Deer Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% 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. Deer Creek Reservoir

+170% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common16 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common13 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common10 obs.

Sympetrum ambiguum

Blue-faced Meadowhawk

Very Common10 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common9 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common7 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Common7 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common6 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common6 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional6 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Occasional6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional6 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare4 obs.

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