Mogadore Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Mogadore Reservoir ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Portage 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Portage County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common5 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Galium circaezans

Woods Bedstraw

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tinkers Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

+213% vs. current

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

33 species

+203% 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 Portage County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Portage County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Portage County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ravenna

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tinkers Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Aurora

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Streetsboro

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Mantua

Importance: 0.29

32 species

+213% vs. current

Michael J Kirwan Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

33 species

+203% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common5 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common3 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common3 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Galium circaezans

Woods Bedstraw

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare2 obs.

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