Sandusky County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sandusky County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Sandusky 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 Fremont, Sandusky County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Sandusky County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common6 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Common3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare2 obs.

Carpiodes cyprinus

Quillback

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sandusky County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lindsey

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sandusky River

Importance: 0.10

3 species

+3233% 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 Sandusky County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sandusky County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fremont

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Clyde

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lindsey

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sandusky River

Importance: 0.10

3 species

+3233% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Fremont

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common6 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common4 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Very Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common3 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Common3 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Platalea ajaja

Roseate Spoonbill

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common2 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare2 obs.

Carpiodes cyprinus

Quillback

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

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