Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canton ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stark County nearby has 13% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Stark County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common5 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Occasional2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-13% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+181% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+200% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+222% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

+24% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+278% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+480% 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

+129%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-13% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+181% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+200% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+222% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1640% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

+24% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+278% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+480% 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 Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Stark County

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common5 obs.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common2 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common2 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Occasional2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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