Allen County

Ecosystem Overview

The Allen County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen 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 Lima, Allen County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Allen 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. Lima

+614% 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 Common15 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common7 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common6 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lima

Importance: 0.44

14 species

+614% vs. current

Bluffton College Lake

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% 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 Allen County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lima

Importance: 0.44

14 species

+614% vs. current

Bluffton College Lake

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% 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. Lima

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common15 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common12 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

pepper-and-salt

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common7 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common6 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common6 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Rare4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

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