Zoar

Ecosystem Overview

The Zoar ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas County nearby has 78% more documented species, Zoar offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Tuscarawas County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarawas County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Lestes dryas

scarce emerald damselfly

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Rare1 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Rare1 obs.

Eriophyes emarginatae

Plum Finger Gall Mite

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuscarawas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscarawas County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+267% vs. current

Uhrichsville

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+214% vs. current

Gnadenhutten

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+450% vs. current

Dennison

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+633% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Mineral City

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+633% 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 Tuscarawas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuscarawas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscarawas County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-78% vs. current

New Philadelphia

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+120% vs. current

Dover

Importance: 0.34

6 species

+267% vs. current

Uhrichsville

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+214% vs. current

Gnadenhutten

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+450% vs. current

Dennison

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+633% vs. current

Bolivar

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Mineral City

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+633% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarawas County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Lestes dryas

scarce emerald damselfly

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera verbesinae

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Rare1 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Rare1 obs.

Eriophyes emarginatae

Plum Finger Gall Mite

Rare1 obs.

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