Monroe Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe Township ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tabor Lake, Monroe Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Monroe Township County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Meta ovalis

Very Common7 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Common2 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia spinulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

+44% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

+13% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+333% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1200% 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 Monroe Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+5100% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.28

36 species

+44% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

+13% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+333% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1200% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Meta ovalis

Very Common7 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Common2 obs.

Pseudotriton ruber

Red Salamander

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia spinulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia thompsoni

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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