Canal Fulton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canal Fulton ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 83% more documented species, Canal Fulton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lestes eurinus

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-83% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-52% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-48% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-44% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-79% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

-35% 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

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-83% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-85% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

-52% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

-48% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-44% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-79% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

-35% 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 Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 17 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Lestes eurinus

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common1 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

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