Seneca County

Ecosystem Overview

The Seneca County ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Seneca County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tiffin, Seneca County hosts 967% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Seneca 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tiffin

+967% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Very Common3 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+967%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Seneca County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tiffin

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+967% 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 Seneca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+967%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Seneca County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tiffin

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+967% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tiffin

+967% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Very Common3 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Very Common3 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Occasional2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis villosa

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Rare2 obs.

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