Newark

Ecosystem Overview

The Newark ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Licking County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Licking County nearby has 61% more documented species, Newark offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Licking County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Licking County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Licking County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Pataskala

Importance: 0.36

49 species

-20% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+290% 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 Licking County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Licking County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Pataskala

Importance: 0.36

49 species

-20% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+290% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Licking County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Argia sedula

Blue-ringed Dancer

Very Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare1 obs.

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