Sandusky County
Ecosystem Overview
The Sandusky County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in sandusky 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 Fremont, Sandusky County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 sandusky county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Tree Duck
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Tenodera sinensis
Chinese Mantis
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Short-Headed Mullet
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Argia translata
Dusky Dancer
Sander vitreus
Pike-Perch
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Pimephales notatus
Bluntnose minnow
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Carpiodes cyprinus
Quillback
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sandusky County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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