Mahoning County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mahoning County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Mahoning 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 Bieber's Seaplane Base, Mahoning County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Mahoning County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Bieber's Seaplane Base

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common6 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common5 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Milton

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Craig Beach

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 Mahoning County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Milton

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Craig Beach

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Bieber's Seaplane Base

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common9 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common6 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common6 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common5 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Rare4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare4 obs.

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