Munroe Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Munroe Falls ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #3 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#3 of 37 locations

92th 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.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common64 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Very Common22 obs.

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common16 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common8 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common4 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Glaucomys volans

southern flying squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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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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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

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

#3 of 37 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Very Common64 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Very Common22 obs.

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common16 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common8 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common4 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Glaucomys volans

southern flying squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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