Athens
Ecosystem Overview
The Athens ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in athens 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 athens county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Dryobates pubescens
Downy Woodpecker
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Conoclinium coelestinum
blue mistflower
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Athens County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Athens. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Athenswithin Athens County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.