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Kelleys Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Kelleys Island ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sandusky nearby has 19% more documented species, Kelleys Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

81
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
74
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
41
Common Species
Frequently observed species
40
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species
Common24 species
Occasional24 species
Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 7 locations
43th percentile for diversity
vs. Sandusky
-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Rhus aromatica

Rhus aromatica

Squawbush

Very Common4 obs.
Juglans nigra

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common3 obs.
Dicentra cucullaria

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common3 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.
Cepaea nemoralis

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common2 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.
Allium cernuum

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Common2 obs.
Euthamia graminifolia

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common2 obs.
Celtis occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.
Asclepias verticillata

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common2 obs.
Gymnocladus dioicus

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Common2 obs.
Ptelea trifoliata

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Occasional2 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Phyllocnistis ampelopsiella

Phyllocnistis ampelopsiella

Occasional1 obs.
Celithemis elisa

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Occasional1 obs.
Tramea lacerata

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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