Stow

Ecosystem Overview

The Stow ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit 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 #2 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 37 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+67% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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 Summit County County.

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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 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 37 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+67% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+69% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common4 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Rare2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare2 obs.

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