Washington Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington Township ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Washington Township, Washington Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Washington Township County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Caryomyia echinata

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Very Common2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Longspur

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Dasineura pilosa

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+353%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Washington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington Township

Importance: 0.29

34 species

+153% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1129% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8500% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.26

62 species

+39% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Amann Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+8500% 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 Washington Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+353%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Washington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington Township

Importance: 0.29

34 species

+153% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+1129% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+8500% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.26

62 species

+39% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Amann Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+8500% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Caryomyia echinata

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Very Common2 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Calcarius lapponicus

Lapland Longspur

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Dasineura pilosa

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Nicrophorus tomentosus

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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