Mercer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mercer County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Celina, Mercer County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Celina

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common7 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+980%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Recovery

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+575% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+800% vs. current

Montezuma

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+2600% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+980%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fort Recovery

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+575% vs. current

Coldwater

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+800% vs. current

Montezuma

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+2600% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Celina

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common7 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common7 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common6 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common5 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common5 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common4 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Occasional2 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Rare2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare2 obs.

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