Monroe Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe Township ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tabor Lake, Monroe Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Monroe Township County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

-67% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-77% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

-74% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+200% 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 Monroe Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

-67% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-77% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

-74% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+200% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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