Lawrence County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in lawrence 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 Ironton, Lawrence County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 lawrence 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.
Pantherophis spiloides
Gray Rat Snake
Opheodrys aestivus
Rough greensnake
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Silene virginica
fire-pink
Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Diadophis punctatus
Ringneck Snake
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Quercus stellata
post oak
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lawrence County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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