Putnam County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ottawa nearby has 5% more documented species, Putnam County offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ottawa

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common17.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common12.88 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common10.68 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common8.53 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common7.93 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

Turkey-Pea

Common7.83 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common7.08 obs.

Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Common6.86 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common5.75 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common5.62 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common5.41 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional5.4 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional4.88 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional4.8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4.34 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional4.23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional4.15 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare4.12 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Rare4.04 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Rare4.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Ottawa

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common17.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Very Common12.88 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

Turkey-Corn

Very Common10.68 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Very Common8.53 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common7.93 obs.

Erigenia bulbosa

Turkey-Pea

Common7.83 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common7.08 obs.

Carex grayi

Bur Sedge

Common6.86 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common5.75 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Common5.62 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Common5.41 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional5.4 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Occasional4.88 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Occasional4.8 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Occasional4.34 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional4.23 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional4.15 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare4.12 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames Rocket

Rare4.04 obs.

Erythronium albidum

White Trout Lily

Rare4.02 obs.

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