Gilead Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilead Township ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Gilead 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 Harding Area Council BSA Reservoir, Gilead Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Gilead Township County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding Area Council BSA Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common14 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common11 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common8 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common7 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common7 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Gilead Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Gilead

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2100% vs. current

Mount Gilead Upper Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+529% vs. current

Mount Gilead Lower Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+8700% 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 Gilead Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1367%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Gilead Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Gilead

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2100% vs. current

Mount Gilead Upper Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+529% vs. current

Mount Gilead Lower Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+8700% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Harding Area Council BSA Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common14 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common11 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common10 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common8 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common7 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common7 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Occasional6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spoliatus

Flag-tailed Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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