Stark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stark County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, 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 Canton, Stark County hosts 15% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

+15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common63 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common49 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common46 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common43 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common41 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common39 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common37 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common37 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common35 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common35 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common34 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional34 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional33 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional32 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Occasional32 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional31 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional30 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Rare30 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare29 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

+15% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+223% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

+43% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+335% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% 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 Stark County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

+15% vs. current

Massillon

Importance: 0.40

31 species

+223% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

+43% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+335% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+567% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

+15% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Very Common63 obs.

Lestes rectangularis

Slender Spreadwing

Very Common49 obs.

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common46 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common43 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common41 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Common39 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common37 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common37 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common35 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common35 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common34 obs.

Larus glaucoides

iceland gull

Occasional34 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional33 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional32 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Occasional32 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional31 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional30 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Rare30 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare29 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare29 obs.

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