Allen County

Ecosystem Overview

The Allen County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cairo, Allen County hosts 630% more species diversity. This location ranks #71 for species diversity among 100 Allen County County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#71

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#71 of 100 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Cairo

+630% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common29.22 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common15.79 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common13.48 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common11.71 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common11.22 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common9.63 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

Turkey-Pea

Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common9 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common8 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional8 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Occasional8 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional8 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare7 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare6.95 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Auglaize Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Lima

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+1% vs. current

Bath Township

Importance: 0.70

70 species

+4% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+14% vs. current

Lima

Importance: 0.70

54 species

+35% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common29.22 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common18 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common15.79 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common13.48 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common11.71 obs.

Hibiscus trionum

Modesty

Common11.22 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common10 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Common9.63 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

Turkey-Pea

Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common9 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Common8 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Occasional8 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Occasional8 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional8 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Occasional7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional7 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare7 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Rare6.95 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Auglaize Township

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-6% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-5% vs. current

Lima

Importance: 0.70

72 species

+1% vs. current

Bath Township

Importance: 0.70

70 species

+4% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.70

64 species

+14% vs. current

Lima

Importance: 0.70

54 species

+35% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#71

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#71 of 100 locations

29th percentile for diversity

vs. Cairo

+630% species diversity