Guernsey County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Guernsey County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Guernsey 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 Senecaville, Guernsey County hosts 387% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Senecaville

+387% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common8.74 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common6.51 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common4.06 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.9 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional3.52 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Rare3 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Senecaville

+387% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Very Common8.74 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common6.51 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common4.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4.18 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Common4.06 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3.9 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional3.52 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

Holly Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

Fuller'S Teasel

Occasional3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Rare3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Rare3 obs.

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