North Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The North Canton ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 20% more documented species, North Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common4 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Euphyes conspicua

Black Dash

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-20% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+126% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+141% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+159% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+204% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+367% 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 Stark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-20% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+126% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+141% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+159% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1300% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+204% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+367% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common4 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Common2 obs.

Euphyes conspicua

Black Dash

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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