Wood County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wood County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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 Bowling Green, Wood County hosts 35% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

+35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common23 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common16 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common12 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common10 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common8 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional8 obs.

Potamilus alatus

pink heelsplitter

Occasional7 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional7 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional7 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare7 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare7 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.42

74 species

+35% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

+37% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Williamsburg Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Wood County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowling Green

Importance: 0.42

74 species

+35% vs. current

Perrysburg

Importance: 0.38

73 species

+37% vs. current

Rossford

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Tontogany

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Williamsburg Lake

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Bowling Green

+35% species diversity

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare7 obs.

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