Chester Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 Chesterville, Chester Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Chester Township County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chesterville

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common32 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common14 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common13 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common10 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common4 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common4 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Occasional4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional3 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Rare3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chester Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester Township

Importance: 0.26

16 species

+525% vs. current

Chester Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+1567% 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 Chester Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Chester Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester Township

Importance: 0.26

16 species

+525% vs. current

Chester Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+1567% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chesterville

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common32 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common14 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common14 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common13 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common10 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common5 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common4 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common4 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Occasional4 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional3 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Rare3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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