Parral

Ecosystem Overview

The Parral ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tuscarawas County nearby has 3% more documented species, Parral offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #81 for species diversity among 100 Tuscarawas County County natural areas, placing it in the 19th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarawas County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common1.35 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1.19 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.61 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Wool Bulrush

Common0.35 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Maple Spindle Gall Mite

Common0.33 obs.

Aceria carvi

Common0.33 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.26 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.26 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional0.21 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.21 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.21 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional0.21 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Occasional0.21 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare0.19 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare0.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuscarawas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscarawas County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-3% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Zoar

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Mineral City

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+60% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+67% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Tuscarawas County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common1.35 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1.19 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.61 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Very Common0.52 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Wool Bulrush

Common0.35 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Maple Spindle Gall Mite

Common0.33 obs.

Aceria carvi

Common0.33 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common0.3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common0.26 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Common0.26 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional0.21 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional0.21 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Occasional0.21 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Occasional0.21 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional0.21 obs.

Quercus velutina

Black Oak

Occasional0.21 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Wingstem

Rare0.19 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare0.19 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuscarawas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscarawas County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-3% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-10% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.70

78 species

-8% vs. current

Zoar

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-5% vs. current

Mineral City

Importance: 0.70

45 species

+60% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+67% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+67% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#81

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#81 of 100 locations

19th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarawas County

-3% species diversity