Preble County

Ecosystem Overview

The Preble County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Preble 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 Eaton, Preble County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Preble 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. Eaton

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common5 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Onthophagus orpheus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Preble County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Eaton

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% 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 Preble County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Preble County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Eaton

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% 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. Eaton

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common5 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Onthophagus orpheus

Rare3 obs.

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