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East Sparta

Ecosystem Overview

The East Sparta ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in stark county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 64% more documented species, East Sparta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 stark county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
25
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 17 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Canton
-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Hetaerina americana

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common3 obs.
Enallagma exsulans

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.
Enallagma civile

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common3 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.
Hypentelium nigricans

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Very Common2 obs.
Catostomus commersonii

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common2 obs.
Etheostoma caeruleum

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common2 obs.
Etheostoma zonale

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Common2 obs.
Etheostoma blennioides

Etheostoma blennioides

Greenside darter

Common2 obs.
Argia apicalis

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.
Cicindela duodecimguttata

Cicindela duodecimguttata

Common1 obs.
Gomphurus fraternus

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Occasional1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.
Sympetrum vicinum

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.
Macromia illinoiensis

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Occasional1 obs.
Holcocephala calva

Holcocephala calva

Occasional1 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.
Papilio troilus

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.
Euphyes vestris

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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