Richland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Richland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland 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 Mansfield, Richland County hosts 67% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Richland 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. Mansfield

+67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common32 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common29 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common27 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common24 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common21 obs.

Frontinella pyramitela

Common20 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common19 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common17 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional17 obs.

Pardosa milvina

Occasional17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional16 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional14 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare14 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare14 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+567% vs. current

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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 Richland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+567% 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. Mansfield

+67% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common32 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common29 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common27 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common26 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common24 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common21 obs.

Frontinella pyramitela

Common20 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common19 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common17 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional17 obs.

Pardosa milvina

Occasional17 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional16 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional16 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Occasional15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional14 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare14 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare14 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare13 obs.

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