Chillicothe
Ecosystem Overview
The Chillicothe ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in ross 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 Ross County nearby has 84% more documented species, Chillicothe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 ross county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Acraspis erinacei
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Hibiscus syriacus
Rose of sharon
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Colias philodice
Clouded Sulphur
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Neuroterus quercusverrucarum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ross County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Chillicothe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chillicothewithin Ross County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.