Dayton
Ecosystem Overview
The Dayton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Haematopis grataria
Chickweed Geometer
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Chlorion aerarium
Steel-Blue Cricket-Hunter Wasp
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dayton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Daytonwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.