Adams County

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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 West Union, Adams County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. West Union

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Very Common13 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common11 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common11 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Very Common9 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Very Common9 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Common9 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common8 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common8 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common8 obs.

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Occasional7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional7 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Rare6 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Adams County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Seaman

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Peebles

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Adams County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Seaman

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Peebles

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. West Union

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liatris spicata

Florist Gayfeather

Very Common13 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common11 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common11 obs.

Sabatia angularis

common rose-pink

Very Common9 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Very Common9 obs.

Ruellia humilis

wild petunia

Common9 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Common8 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common8 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Common8 obs.

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Occasional7 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional7 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional7 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Occasional7 obs.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Rare7 obs.

Conchylodes ovulalis

Rare6 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Rare6 obs.

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