Hancock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock 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 Findlay, Hancock County hosts 127% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Findlay

+127% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common5 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Common3 obs.

Celticecis globosa

Common3 obs.

Lestes unguiculatus

Lyre-tipped Spreadwing

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Dasineura investita

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelomyia vitispomum

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Findlay

Importance: 0.41

44 species

+127% vs. current

Findlay Upground Reservoir Number One

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mount Blanchard

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Findlay

Importance: 0.41

44 species

+127% vs. current

Findlay Upground Reservoir Number One

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mount Blanchard

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Findlay

+127% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common5 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Common3 obs.

Celticecis globosa

Common3 obs.

Lestes unguiculatus

Lyre-tipped Spreadwing

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Dasineura investita

Occasional2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis quercushirta

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelomyia vitispomum

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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