Richfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Richfield ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Summit County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Akron nearby has 40% more documented species, Richfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 37 Summit County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 37 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Rare1 obs.

Arion subfuscus

Dusky Slug

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-40% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-40% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+2% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+173% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+650% 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

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Summit County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-40% vs. current

Summit County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Cuyahoga Falls

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-40% vs. current

Hudson

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-40% vs. current

Nimisila Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

59 species

+2% vs. current

Indigo Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+173% vs. current

Cuyahoga River Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Silver Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+650% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 37 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Akron

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Rare1 obs.

Arion subfuscus

Dusky Slug

Rare1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

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