Rootstown Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Rootstown Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Rootstown 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 Sandy Lake, Rootstown Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Rootstown Township County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common7 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Very Common4 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rootstown Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Triangle Lake Bog

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+89% vs. current

Muzzy Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Rootstown Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rootstown Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Triangle Lake Bog

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+89% vs. current

Muzzy Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sandy Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common7 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Very Common4 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare3 obs.

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