Margaretta Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Margaretta Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Margaretta 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 Castalia, Margaretta Township hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Margaretta Township County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Castalia

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Proctacanthella cacopiloga

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Margaretta Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Castalia

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% 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 Margaretta Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Margaretta Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Castalia

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Castalia

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Very Common5 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Proctacanthella cacopiloga

Occasional2 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Occasional2 obs.

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare2 obs.

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