Champaign County
Ecosystem Overview
The Champaign County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in champaign 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 Urbana, Champaign County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 champaign county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Argia bipunctulata
Amphiagrion saucium
Eastern Red Damsel
Plestiodon fasciatus
Common Five-Lined Skink
Nannothemis bella
Elfin Skimmer
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Asclepias incarnata
Pleurisy Root
Lilium michiganense
Michigan lily
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Phlox maculata
wild sweet William
Phanogomphus exilis
Lancet Clubtail
Sambucus canadensis
Canada elderberry
Arnoglossum plantagineum
groove-stemmed Indian-plantain
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Aralia racemosa
Life-Of-Man
Rosa setigera
Climbing Rose
Filipendula rubra
Queen Of The Prairie
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Champaign County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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