Jackson Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson Township ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 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 #2 for species diversity among 6 Jackson Township County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Urbancrest

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Very Common3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Very Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Tritoxa incurva

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Cable

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+600% vs. current

Kent State Stark Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-37% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6200% 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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+174%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Jackson Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Cable

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+600% vs. current

Kent State Stark Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.30

100 species

-37% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+3050% vs. current

Jackson Township

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+6200% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Urbancrest

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Potamilus fragilis

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Very Common3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Very Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Common2 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Tritoxa incurva

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

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