Lawrence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 Ironton, Lawrence County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lawrence County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ironton

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Rough greensnake

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common8 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common7 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common6 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional6 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional6 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironton

Importance: 0.39

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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ironton

Importance: 0.39

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Ironton

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common9 obs.

Opheodrys aestivus

Rough greensnake

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common8 obs.

Silene virginica

fire-pink

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common7 obs.

Diadophis punctatus

Ringneck Snake

Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common6 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Common6 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Occasional6 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional6 obs.

Quercus stellata

post oak

Occasional6 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare5 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare4 obs.

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