Kendall Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Kendall Lake ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Boston Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Horseshoe Pond, Kendall Lake hosts 1200% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Boston Township County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Pond

+1200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+189%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boston Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Meadowedge Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Chestnut Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Boston Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-22% 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 Boston Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+189%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boston Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Horseshoe Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1200% vs. current

Meadowedge Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Chestnut Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7700% vs. current

Boston Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-22% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Horseshoe Pond

+1200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common2 obs.

Mimulus alatus

winged monkeyflower

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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