Kirtland

Ecosystem Overview

The Kirtland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 #4 for species diversity among 23 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common5 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common5 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common4 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Granger Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Granger Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 23 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common5 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common5 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common5 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common4 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare3 obs.

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