Delaware County
Ecosystem Overview
The Delaware County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware 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 Delaware, Delaware County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Protonotaria citrea
Prothonotary Warbler
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Promachus hinei
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Caryomyia stellata
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Caryomyia arcuata
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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