Washington Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington Township ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Washington Township, Washington Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Washington Township County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Very Common2 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

edible cyperus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Washington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

86 species

-60% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+386% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.26

62 species

-45% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+467% vs. current

Amann Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+3300% 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 Washington Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Washington Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

86 species

-60% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+386% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.26

62 species

-45% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.25

6 species

+467% vs. current

Amann Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+3300% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington Township

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Very Common2 obs.

Betula nigra

River Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Pomoxis annularis

Crappie

Occasional1 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Rare1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare1 obs.

Cyperus esculentus

edible cyperus

Rare1 obs.

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