Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake Katharine, Jackson County hosts 1283% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jackson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Katharine

+1283% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera farinosa

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tuberculata

Occasional1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia inanis

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum agile

Agile Meadow Katydid

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1283%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Katharine

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1283% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1283%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Katharine

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1283% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.32

6 species

+1283% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Katharine

+1283% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus virginiana

poverty pine

Very Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera farinosa

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tuberculata

Occasional1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia inanis

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum agile

Agile Meadow Katydid

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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