Troy Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Troy Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Troy 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 Nova Pond, Troy Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Troy Township County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nova Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common26 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common22 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common18 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common14 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common14 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Common13 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common12 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common11 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional10 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional9 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional9 obs.

Araneus pegnia

orb weavers

Rare8 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Troy Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

85 species

+18% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

56 species

+79% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

83 species

+20% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Troy Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

85 species

+18% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

56 species

+79% vs. current

Troy Township

Importance: 0.26

83 species

+20% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nova Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common26 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common22 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common18 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common14 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common14 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Common13 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Common12 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common12 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common11 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional10 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional9 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional9 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Occasional9 obs.

Araneus pegnia

orb weavers

Rare8 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare7 obs.

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