Louisville

Ecosystem Overview

The Louisville ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 74% more documented species, Louisville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Lamium maculatum

Spotted Dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-74% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-77% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-26% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-21% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-15% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-67% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+53% 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

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-74% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-77% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-26% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-21% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-15% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-67% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+53% 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 Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 17 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Lamium maculatum

Spotted Dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Cycnia tenera

Delicate Cycnia Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

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