Vinton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Vinton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Vinton 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 McArthur, Vinton County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Vinton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. McArthur

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common3 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common3 obs.

Gillenia stipulata

Common3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Occasional2 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia glebosa

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Vinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

McArthur

Importance: 0.28

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 Vinton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Vinton County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

McArthur

Importance: 0.28

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. McArthur

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common3 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common3 obs.

Gillenia stipulata

Common3 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Occasional2 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Oxydendrum arboreum

sourwood

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia glebosa

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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