Troy Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy Township ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Troy Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nova Pond, Troy Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Troy Township County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Nova Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common4 obs.

Tetragnatha elongata

longjawed orb weavers

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Troy Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-17% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

85 species

-2% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

56 species

+48% 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 Troy Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Troy Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-17% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

85 species

-2% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

56 species

+48% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Nova Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common4 obs.

Tetragnatha elongata

longjawed orb weavers

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional3 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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