Jackson Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Urbancrest, Jackson Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Jackson Township County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Urbancrest

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common11 obs.

Nehalennia gracilis

Sphagnum Sprite

Very Common11 obs.

Stylurus spiniceps

Arrow Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Very Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common8 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common8 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common7 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common7 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common7 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Occasional5 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Rare4 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Cable

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Kent State Stark Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.29

63 species

+59% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Jackson Township County.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Urbancrest

+0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Cable

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Kent State Stark Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.29

63 species

+59% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common11 obs.

Nehalennia gracilis

Sphagnum Sprite

Very Common11 obs.

Stylurus spiniceps

Arrow Clubtail

Very Common9 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common8 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Very Common8 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common8 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common8 obs.

Argia bipunctulata

Common7 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common7 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common7 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Occasional6 obs.

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Occasional5 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Rare4 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare4 obs.

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