Pike Lake State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike Lake State Park ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pike County nearby has 62% more documented species, Pike Lake State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Pike County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

Low Smartweed

Very Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Madweed

Common1 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Common1 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago caesia

Wreath Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Neorthopleura thoracica

Occasional1 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Striped Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.64 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare0.52 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Rare0.52 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-62% vs. current

Pebble Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-64% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Pee Pee Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-62% vs. current

Piketon

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Beaver

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+625% vs. current

Lake White State Park

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+71% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+142% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pike County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-62% vs. current

Pebble Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-64% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-63% vs. current

Pee Pee Township

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-62% vs. current

Piketon

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+164% vs. current

Beaver

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+625% vs. current

Lake White State Park

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+71% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.60

12 species

+142% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria longiseta

Low Smartweed

Very Common1 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Betony

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Scutellaria lateriflora

Madweed

Common1 obs.

Cunila origanoides

American Dittany

Common1 obs.

Callistethus marginatus

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Solidago caesia

Wreath Goldenrod

Occasional1 obs.

Neorthopleura thoracica

Occasional1 obs.

Acalymma vittatum

Striped Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Lobelia inflata

Wild Tobacco

Occasional1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare0.64 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Rare0.52 obs.

Dianthus barbatus

Bearded Pink

Rare0.52 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Pike County

-62% species diversity