Preble County
Ecosystem Overview
The Preble County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in preble 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 Eaton, Preble County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 preble county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Campanulastrum americanum
American bellflower
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Onthophagus orpheus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Preble County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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