Guernsey County

Ecosystem Overview

The Guernsey County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Guernsey 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 Cambridge, Guernsey County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Guernsey 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. Cambridge

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Guernsey County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cambridge

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+317% vs. current

Salt Fork Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% vs. current

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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 Guernsey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Guernsey County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Cambridge

Importance: 0.36

24 species

+317% vs. current

Salt Fork Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% 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. Cambridge

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Occasional2 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Rare2 obs.

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