Sylvania
Ecosystem Overview
The Sylvania ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in lucas county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Toledo nearby has 89% more documented species, Sylvania offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 lucas county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Campostoma anomalum
Central Stoneroller
Luxilus chrysocephalus
Striped Shiner
Percina maculata
Blackside Darter
Artomyces pyxidatus
Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lucas County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sylvania. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sylvaniawithin Lucas County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.