Crawford Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Crawford Island ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in shelby 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 Shelby County nearby has 68% more documented species, Crawford Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 shelby county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Hippodamia variegata
Ladybird beetle
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Pholisora catullus
Common Sootywing
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Limenitis archippus
Viceroy
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shelby County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Crawford Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Crawford Islandwithin Shelby County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.