Fairlawn

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairlawn ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit 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 Akron nearby has 13% more documented species, Fairlawn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 37 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-13% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-13% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-13% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+45% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+47% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+295% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+770% 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

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-13% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-13% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-13% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-13% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.36

60 species

+45% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+47% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+295% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+770% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 37 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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