Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Woodsfield, Monroe County hosts 2650% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodsfield

+2650% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Trepobates inermis

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Occasional1 obs.

Bembidion affine

Occasional1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2650%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodsfield

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2650% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2650%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Woodsfield

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2650% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Woodsfield

+2650% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common4 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Trepobates inermis

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Progomphus obscurus

Common Sanddragon

Common2 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional2 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Occasional1 obs.

Bembidion affine

Occasional1 obs.

Anacampsis levipedella

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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