Canton
Ecosystem Overview
The Canton ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in stark county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stark County nearby has 13% more documented species, Canton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 stark county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.
Acraspis erinacei
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Vasates quadripedes
Maple Bladder Gall Mite
Argia translata
Dusky Dancer
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Aculus tetanothrix
Etheostoma zonale
Banded darter
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
grape phylloxera
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Falco columbarius
merlin
Philonix fulvicollis
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Kokkocynips rileyi
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Canton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cantonwithin Stark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.