Gahanna
Ecosystem Overview
The Gahanna ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in mifflin township, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 mifflin township County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Hagenius brevistylus
Dragonhunter
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Dromogomphus spinosus
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Anax junius
Green Darner
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Argia tibialis
Blue-tipped Dancer
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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