Ashland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, 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 Ashland, Ashland County hosts 59% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Ashland

+59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common12 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common9 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common9 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Dasineura investita

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional5 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare5 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare5 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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 Ashland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+59% 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. Ashland

+59% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common14 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common12 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common9 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Very Common9 obs.

Pardosa lapidicina

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common7 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common7 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Dasineura investita

Common6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional6 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional5 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare5 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare5 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare5 obs.

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